Amtrak: new strategy for replacing rolling stock
Amtrak has revised its strategy for replacing its long-distance rolling stock fleet, prioritizing standardization of rolling stock, expanding competition among […]
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Hitachi Rail introduces SelTrac CBTC technology on a line in Philadelphia
Hitachi Rail has announced the commercial launch of the new CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) digital signaling system on the […]
Keolis will continue to operate the Virginia Railway Express network until 2031
French operator Keolis has been reconfirmed by Virginia Railway Express (VRE) to operate and maintain commuter rail services in the […]
Contractor selected for Austin LRT
Austin Transit Partnership has selected the Austin Rail Constructors (ARC) consortium to build the light rail system in Austin, with […]
Amtrak has unveiled its first Airo train
Amtrak has unveiled the first train in its new Airo fleet, part of one of the most extensive rolling stock […]
Wabtec wins USD 670 million contract to modernize CSX fleet
US rail operator CSX has announced a USD 670 million agreement with Wabtec to extensively modernize its locomotive fleet through […]
76 Alstom trams in Toronto
Trams manufactured by Alstom have entered commercial service on Toronto’s new Eglinton Line 5 (Eglinton Crosstown LRT), one of Canada’s […]
The Canadian city of Edmonton purchases 32 light rail vehicles
Hyundai Rotem has won a contract to deliver 32 high-floor light rail vehicles to the Canadian city of Edmonton. The […]
Union Pacific and Wabtec sign a USD1.2 billion contract
American freight rail operator Union Pacific and Wabtec have signed a USD 1.2 billion agreement to modernize and redesign AC4400 […]
Funding for the relaunch of the Northlander train in Ontario after 14 years
The Ontario government is allocating USD 72.2 million to modernize the Northlander corridor infrastructure, which will restore passenger services on […]