Toronto to develop metro system
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) selected Bechtel to deliver the Spadina metro extension in Toronto, Canada. Bechtel will provide program management […]
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U.S.-Mexico rail bridge to be operational this year
The railway bridge connecting the U.S. and and Mexico is expected to be operational by the second half of 2015. […]
U.S. approves the modernization of key freight corridor
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has approved a joint proposal by Anacostia Rail Holdings’ (ARH) subsidiary, Louisville & Indiana Railroad […]
California: Expo Light Rail Line extension begins tests
On April 6, 2015, the Expo Light Rail Line extension from Culver City to Santa Monica (California) is scheduled to […]
ShipXpress will roll out predictive analytic software to prevent railcar failure
Jacksonville-based ShipXpress and SparkCognition have partenered to roll out a predictive analytic software that can identify when a railcar is […]
Chicago begins next phase of major upgrade of Brown, Purple Line work
The CTA will begin the next phase of a major project to rehabilitate the Ravenswood Connector, the elevated rail structure […]
DP World buys Canadian terminal for USD 457mn
Dubai-based port operator DP World says it has reached a deal to acquire the Fairview container terminal in Canada from […]
New Jersey DoT unveils $20 million in grants for rail freight projects
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDoT) this week announced nine grants totaling $20 million for rail freight improvements throughout […]
First track segment laid for Rio de Janeiro light rail
The first track segment of a new VLT light rail system in Rio de Janeiro has been laid. A 400-metre […]