New York launches historic procurement for new metro cars
The transport operator for New York City and its metropolitan area, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched a RFP for […]
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Ontario acquires a line to revive the Northlander rail service
The Ontario provincial government announces the successful completion of the acquisition of 205 km of railway track between North Bay […]
Alstom secures O&M contract for Metrolinx train fleet
Alstom has secured a five-year extension to its contract for the operation and maintenance of the Metrolinx train fleet. The […]
Tampa International Airport introduces Innovia R APM vehicles
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has brought into service four new Innovia R APM vehicles, branded as Blue Shuttles, which will […]
Norfolk Southern is converting its locomotives from DC to AC traction
Progress Rail has signed an agreement with Norfolk Southern (NS) to retrofit 96 EMD SD70M-2 locomotives, which involves converting them […]
Ridgewood Infrastructure acquires California rail operator
Ridgewood Infrastructure, a leading investment company focused on essential infrastructure in the US, announced that it has acquired a majority […]
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 […]
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 […]