Greenbrier amends its agreement with GIMSA JV
To reduce coronavirus pandemic effects, The Greenbrier Companies has amended its 50:50 joint venture agreement with Grupo Industrial Monclova (GIMSA) […]
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US transport agencies ask for more federal aid
The leaders of 14 US transport agencies request emergency federal aid for transit systems which are facing huge loses due […]
Contract awarded for Massachusetts – Boston rail link
The Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (MBTA) awarded a USD 159 million contract to Skanska DW White JV to construct the […]
Metra unveils its 2020 construction investments
Metra 2020 construction programme was launched with investment projects which include infrastructure improvement and maintenance works distributed across 11 lines. […]
Works to be resumed for Montreal REM
Starting May 11, construction works for Montreal REM will resume after they were suspended due to coronavirus pandemic. The works […]
New FRA grants to develop intercity services
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a USD 22 million grants for US rail intercity passenger service which includes three […]
ABB to deliver traction equipment for 160 Stadler trains
ABB traction technology will be equipped on Stadler trains under a USD 180 million contract recently signed. The contract envisages […]
Environmental draft for California’s northern section presented
The first project-level draft environmental document for California HSR was released covering 145 km of the San Jose – Merced […]
Sacramento orders S700 low-floor LRVs
Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) awarded Siemens Mobility a contract for the supply of 20 S700 low-floor light rail vehicles. Under […]
USD 500 million for California’s rail and bus investment projects
California’s rail and bus investment projects have received USD 500 million from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). 17 transport […]