Chicago: Metra announces USD 2.4B modernization plan
Metra Board Chairman Martin Oberman and Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno said the proposed USD 2.4B plan calls for phased-in […]
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Goldman Sachs to launch new infrastructure fund
US banking group Goldman Sachs is considering launching a new infrastructure fund, Reuters reported. The news agency, citing three people […]
California launches high-speed train procurement procedure
The California High-Speed Rail Authority took its first formal step to procure trains, asking rail manufacturers to submit interest letters […]
Canadian Pacific Railway to reach financial objectives early
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it will meet its financial targets two years early and has set an ambitious new […]
Canada: Railway company sells line in Ontario
Metrolinx has purchased a segment of Canadian National Railway Company’s rail line principally used by GO Transit commuter trains in […]
Amtrak chooses Siemens for technical support of Northeast Corridor Passenger Locomotives
Siemens has started a 15-year technical support and spare parts supply agreement with the U.S. passenger rail operator Amtrak for […]
Bombardier wins new operations and maintenance contract in New Jersey
Bombardier Transportation announced that it signed a new contract with New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) at the end of […]
Greenbrier announces orders for 15,000 railcars
The Greenbrier Companies announced that it received new orders in its fourth quarter ended August 31, 2014 and through the […]
California HSR Authority takes first step toward buying trains
California high – speed rail Authority asked rail manufacturers, on October 2nd , to submit interest letters for an initial […]
San Francisco orders 175 light rail cars from Siemens
San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has awarded Siemens a contract to deliver an initial 175 light rail cars for […]