Amtrak Awards Contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Amtrak has selected the Clark Construction/Stacy and Witbeck Joint Venture as the first major contractor to deliver the Southern Approach package for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program. This programme aims to transform the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in West Baltimore by replacing the ageing B&P Tunnel. The future Frederick Douglass Tunnel with electrified
Amtrak Orders 10 Additional Airo Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Amtrak has exercised a contract option to order an additional 10 Airo trainsets to help meet increased demand for passenger rail travel. This order brings the total number of ordered trainsets to 83 under a contract with Siemens Mobility. With 10 more trainsets, a total of 83 Amtrak Airo units will be
Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20230 Texas Central Partners and Amtrak have announced that they are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis work for the proposed Dallas-Houston 205mph high-speed rail project. The approximately 240-mile route would provide a travel time of less than 90 minutes between the two major metropolitan areas. It would also complement additional
$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20230 The Governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker has joined state and local leaders to present the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, which proposes a 1.1 billion USD investment in a series of modernisation projects for regional rail infrastructure. The programme aims to improve performance and reduce delays while delivering an upgraded transportation hub
Amtrak to Modernise Northeast Corridor Tracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20230 Amtrak has announced plans to complete track infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to increase the reliability and on-time performance of its trains. To deliver these long-term improvements, the company is investing 124 million USD this summer in modernising the railway. NEC customers may experience minor delays this summer while infrastructure
Amtrak Publishes Its Annual Sustainability Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20230 Amtrak has released its annual Sustainability Report for 2022, detailing the ways it has reduced diesel usage and air emissions while increasing the use of carbon-free energy. These results support Amtrak’s climate commitment to incorporate environmental considerations into all aspects of its operations. This improvement coincides with the revival of passenger rail
Amtrak Applies for Grants to Improve Northeast Corridor and Long Distance Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20230 Amtrak has submitted applications for nearly 7.3 billion USD in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for 14 Northeast Corridor projects, alongside 716 million USD for 16 projects that would improve reliability and travel times on its long-distance network. It is hoped that this funding will help modernise critical infrastructure, improve stations
Minnesota’s Northern Lights Express Service Approved for State Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20230 Minnesota’s transportation bill has approved 195 million USD in funding for the Northern Light Express (NLX) passenger rail project from the Twin Cities to Duluth. The Northern Lights Express is a proposed “higher-speed rail service” that would operate between Minneapolis and Duluth using approximately 152 miles of existing BNSF rail corridor. Once
Amtrak to Upgrade Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20230 Amtrak has announced upcoming procurement packages to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC. These projects will improve trainset maintenance and repairs and inspection and cleaning processes for Amtrak’s existing and future fleet, including new Acela and Amtrak Airo trains. Amtrak’s Seattle King Street Coach Yard
Amtrak Publishes Renderings for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20230 Early construction activities are now underway on Amtrak’s B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, which commenced in March 2023. This work includes replacing ageing wooden ties with new concrete ties, installing new rail and completing track drainage improvements. Meanwhile, Amtrak has also released renderings to display how the tunnel will look once the project
FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has concluded a series of six working group meetings to collaborate with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study. This study was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to evaluate the restoration of daily Amtrak passenger rail services along discontinued long-distance routes, as well as
Amtrak Commences Procurement Phase for East River Tunnel Renewal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20230 As part of the New York East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project, Amtrak has launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a construction contractor to renew two of the tunnel’s four tubes. This work will modernise the tunnel’s infrastructure to improve safety, service capacity, reliability and security for trains operated by Amtrak,
Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20230 Amtrak and the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA) have released findings from a two-year study examining the potential to operate rail services between Scranton and New York. The analysis included operations planning to develop a sample schedule. This includes three roundtrips a day with a travel time of approximately 2
Amtrak to Modernise and Expand Washington Union Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20230 Amtrak has announced plans to double capacity at its second-largest station, Washington Union Station, by 2026. With this project, the operator will complete a Concourse Modernization Project to deliver the first set of improvements within Washington Union Station’s 2nd Century plan. This plan consists of multiple projects that aim to triple passenger
Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20230 Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) are applying for federal funding to study the feasibility of a new rail service between New York City and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX via Atlanta, GA. This route would extend the Amtrak Crescent line from Meridian, Mississippi to Louisiana and Texas along Interstate 20 (I-20),
Amtrak to Commence Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20230 Amtrak is set to begin early construction work as part of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Maryland. On 10 March, the first project for this programme will commence in the Halethorpe and West Baltimore areas. The planned work includes replacing ageing wooden ties (sleepers) with new concrete ties, installing new rail
US High-Speed Rail: Too Important to Hit the Buffers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20230 The US could benefit immensely from investment in high-speed rail connections as an effective and sustainable mode of transport. On 21 February, CoMotion LIVE hosted a webinar entitled ‘The Future of High Speed Rail in the US: Why the Hold Up?’ Throughout this discussion, representatives from the California High-Speed Rail Authority,
President Biden Joins Amtrak to Kick Off B&P Tunnel Replacement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20230 On 30 January 2023, Amtrak was joined by President Biden, the US Department of Transportation and Maryland officials to execute the Project Kickoff Agreement for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Baltimore. The partners also celebrated the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Baltimore-DC Building and Construction Trades Council for the first
Amtrak Begins Process of Replacing its Overnight Railcar Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 Just one month after Amtrak sent out a request for information regarding replacement railcars for its overnight routes, the US railroad company has received submissions from ten manufacturers. The request was sent to potential suppliers defining and describing the scope of Amtrak’s overnight train fleet including its Superliner I and II,
US: $9 Billion in Funding to Improve Services on the Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced nearly 9 billion USD in funding to upgrade and expand passenger rail services along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). These funds will be issued through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program, which has grown significantly thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure
New Images of Amtrak Airo Unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20220 Amtrak has unveiled images of its upcoming train, the Amtrak Airo. A total of 83 vehicles will be manufactured in Sacramento, California by Siemens, procured using 7.3 billion USD (6.85bn EUR) of Amtrak’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding. The contract includes an option for up to 130 additional trains. Amtrak Airo
Groundbreaking Takes Place for Metro-North Penn Station Access Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20220 Groundbreaking for the Metro-North Penn Station Access project was celebrated at a ceremony in the Bronx, New York on 9 December. When completed in 2027, the Metro-North Railroad’s expansion will reduce travel times for passengers by 50-75 minutes, provide a critical second route into Manhattan for the first time through Metro-North
Massachusetts Applies for FRA Funding to Support Improvements to Rail Corridors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20220 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has applied to the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for over 108 million USD (102.9m EUR) of funding for corridor improvements. The application to the FRA’s Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme is to support the department’s Connecting the
Amtrak to Replace Northeast Corridor’s Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Amtrak has announced that it will undertake a major infrastructure project to replace the 116-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in Havre de Grace Maryland. This project is estimated to have a construction cost of at least 1.5 billion USD. The current bridge will be replaced with two new structures, and its overhead
US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a list of priority projects to advance the improvement and development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC is a commuter and intercity passenger rail network spanning from Boston to Washington, D.C. This Project Inventory will promote transparency on federal priorities for its envisioned
Infrastructure Upgrade to Enable Amtrak Services between Scranton and New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 The state of Pennsylvania is investing 3.7 million USD to enable Amtrak passenger rail services to run between Scranton and New York City via the Pocono Mountains and New Jersey. The funding from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is also expected to be matched with 3.7
New Connecticut River Bridge to Improve Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Amtrak has announced that in early 2023, it will enter the procurement phase to select a contractor for the construction of a new Connecticut River Bridge, which will improve services on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The new Connecticut River Bridge will be delivered via the design-bid-build delivery method. Amtrak plans to
Chicago Metra Awards Contract to Renovate Homewood Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Metra has awarded a 14.5 million USD contract to IHC Construction of Elgin to renovate Homewood Station along the Metra Electric Line and Amtrak Midwest route in Chicago. The work will include constructing a new accessible east headhouse and a renovated platform with windbreaks and a waiting room. New drainage, ventilation, lighting
US: Long Island Rail Road’s Third Track Project Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) third track project has been completed – without the need for any residential real estate property acquisitions and with unprecedented community input. The track runs between Floral Park and Hicksville and is 9.8 miles in length. The southernmost track on the roadbed, it will carry passengers
Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Amtrak has announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045. This net-zero target focuses on improving Amtrak’s environmental impact while continuing to safely move passengers across the US. As part of Amtrak’s vision for the future, Amtrak aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across
Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has awarded over 233 million USD (231.02m EUR) in funding to 11 projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services across eight US states. This investment comes from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program), which is administered by
Amtrak Makes New York Penn Station More Accessible Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 Amtrak is continuing its improvement works at New York Penn Station, making the station’s busiest entrance more accessible. Amtrak has started work on building a new lift and rebuilding the existing elevator at the station’s 7th Avenue / 32nd Street entrance. This new entrance will meet the Americans with Disabilities Act
US: Construction Begins on the Northeast Corridor’s Portal North Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 1 August 2022 to celebrate the start of construction on the new Portal North Bridge, which will improve service, reliability and capacity for rail travel along the Northeast Corridor. The Portal Bridge is currently a 110-year old railroad swing bridge over the Hackensack River in
ABD’de tren faciası! Çok sayıda ölü ve yaralı var – Hürriyet haber TREN KAZALARI by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Haberin Devamı ABD’nin Missouri eyaletinde yer alan Mendon kenti yakınlarında meydana gelen olayda Los Angeles’tan Chicago’ya giden ve içinde 243 yolcu ve 12 görevli bulunan tren hemzemin geçitte bir kamyonla çarpıştı. Yetkililer çarpışma sonucu trendeki 2 lokomotif ile 8 yolcu vagonunun raydan çıktığını söyledi. Missouri Eyaleti Otoyol Polisi yaşanan kazada 3 kişinin
Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 In partnership with NJ TRANSIT and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the expansion of New York Penn Station. The upcoming expansion project will add new tracks, platforms and concourses to New York Penn Station as part of the Gateway Project’s plan
Amtrak Takes Up Option for 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Amtrak has taken up the option to order a further 50 Charger locomotives from Siemens Mobility as it continues to replace its fleet of P40 and P42 diesel-electric locomotives with more energy efficient vehicles. Amtrak orders 50 more Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility © Amtrak / Mike Armstrong The initial order for
US: Amtrak Launches First Procurement Phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the first of three major construction contracts for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme in Baltimore, Maryland. Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the Southern Approach construction package. This programme aims to transform the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in West Baltimore, with almost five billion USD (4.73bn
Infrastructure Upgrades Speeding Up Train Travel Across US Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Infrastructure improvements made by Amtrak have raised the speed trains can travel in parts of New Jersey. Speed upgrades will improve reliability for customers across the Northeast Corridor © Amtrak A 16-mile section of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has been upgraded to enable trains to travel at up to 150
Amtrak Commits to Infrastructure Improvements on Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Amtrak has committed approximately 130 million USD to carry out infrastructure improvements and maintain the condition of the railroad between Washington DC and New York. Over 55 million USD of the funding will be spent this summer on projects that will reduce the likelihood of lengthy train delays and enhance the
FRA Establishes Corridor ID Program to Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established a new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program to improve the US passenger rail network. The Corridor ID Program will identify projects that are ready for funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance the development of new or
United States: Amtrak Unveils New Locomotive Livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 The first locomotive to carry Amtrak’s new livery is making its inaugural journey across America. Locomotive 309 is travelling from California from Delaware, where it will go through an acceptance process before entering service. Locomotive 309 is the first unit to wear Amtrak’s Phase VII livery. © Mike Armstrong for Amtrak Phase VII is
Brightline to Chair RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Brightline to Chair RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 USA will take place from 19-20 April 2022 in Arlington, Virginia – chaired by Tom Rutkowski, Vice President and Chief Mechanic at Brightline. In-person summit features keynote speeches, product launches, panel discussions and interactive working groups from global
IN PICTURES: Amtrak Unveils Interiors for New Acela Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, and rolling stock manufacturer Alstom have reached a milestone in the project to put new Acela trainsets into passenger service. Together they have unveiled the interiors of the fleet that will carry passengers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), connecting New York, Washington and Boston. This
US Congress Passes Funding for Rail Infrastructure Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 US Congress has passed a 1.5 trillion USD (1.36tn euros) government funding bill that will, among other things, provide increased resources to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Funds allocated to the FRA will be used to help implement several key passenger rail programmes that came out of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Amtrak Recognises Canadian Pacific as Best Host Railroad 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 The National Railroad Passenger Corporation – Amtrak – has recognised the Class 1 railroad Canadian Pacific (CP) as the best host railroad 2021. Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific (left) and Stephen J. Gardner, Amtrak (right) © Canadian Pacific For the sixth consecutive year, this Class 1 has earned an A grade on Amtrak’s annual
US: Federal Grant Enables Expansion of Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 Improvements to the Twin Cities, La Cross, Milwaukee and Chicago rail corridor have been given the green light thanks to a new federal grant valued at 31.8 million USD (28.8m euros). Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner La Crosse station. © Amtrak The funds were announced by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of
US: STB Hearing Begins into Amtrak Petition to Operate Gulf Coast Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 A US Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing has begun into whether Amtrak can operate a passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans along America’s Gulf Coast, which has been without Amtrak services since Hurricane Katrina hit the region in 2005. CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern (NS) freight railroads are against
United States: CP and Amtrak Sign Agreement in Support of Expansion Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) have signed an agreement to support each other’s expansion plans. Amtrak overtakes CP train © Amtrak / CP In the agreement, Amtrak pledges its support for the CP and Kansas City Southern (KCS) merger, while CP commits to supporting Amtrak’s plans to expand its intercity passenger rail
Amtrak Announces Stephen Gardner as New CEO Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 Amtrak has announced that Bill Flynn, its Chief Executive Officer, is retiring from his role. Gardner, 45, received his BA from Hampshire College and resides in Philadelphia with his wife and two children. Stephen J. Gardner will is to be appointed as the company’s President and CEO from 17 January 2022. Gardner joined
FRA Announces $198 Million in Funding for Intercity Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 The Fiscal Year 2021 Partnership Program will fund capital projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog and improve intercity passenger rail performance on publicly or Amtrak-owned or-controlled infrastructure. Eligible applicants may seek to replace existing assets in-kind with new ones that increase capacity or provide a higher level of
Amtrak Signs $7.3bn Contract for New Multi-Powered Trains from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20210 Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Amtrak to manufacture a fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains, with the option for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak’s growth plans. The 7.3bn USD (6.15bn euros) investment includes the purchase of equipment and a long-term parts supply and service
Amtrak CEO Calls on US Congress to Support Modern, Efficient Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20210 These new segments, which would be designed for 220mph operation, would connect to NEC tracks at endpoints. But beyond that they would be almost entirely separate from the current NEC network. Consequently, their construction would be basically disruption-free on current NEC services, meaning that construction works could proceed alongside upgrades
US Government Issues $1.69 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funding to Amtrak Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 In 2019 Amtrak had its best year, then faced an unprecedented drop in passenger numbers in 2020. Consequently, the operator furloughed employees and cut the number of services it was running. The funding will mainly be used to offset the loss of ticket revenue, which Amtrak needs to operate its
What Biden’s American Jobs Plan Means for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 US President Joe Biden has announced how it plans to invest in infrastructure, including rail, in his administration’s American Jobs Plan, which will see a 2 trillion USD investment over the next eight years, equating to roughly 1 percent of GDP. In the White House statement the administration said that despite
Amtrak Restores 12 Long-Distance Routes to Daily Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20210 Amtrak will start reintroducing daily schedules in May. Daily services will commence for the California Zephyr, the Coast Starlight, the Empire Builder and the Texas Eagle on 24 May, for the Capitol Limited, the City of New Orleans, the Lake Shore Limited and the Southwest Chief on 31 May, and
Amtrak Tests New Siemens Mobility Venture Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20210 Amtrak is testing its new railcars, which are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California. Among other things, the tests were check the positive train control systems at track speeds. Amtrak testing its new railcars, manufactured by Siemens Mobility © Amtrak | Marc Glucksman The central car is a railcar from Amtrak’s existing
Amtrak CEO Tells Congress the Railroad’s 5 Key Demands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20210 Amtrak’s CEO Bill Flynn has written to Congress to present the key priorities for the railroad that he wants Congress to address. COVID Relief Funding Mr Flynn said Amtrak would require further COVID relief funding to sustain and restore operations and recall employees for the rest of the 2021 financial year and
Alstom Latest Member to Join US High Speed Rail Association Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20200 Alstom is the latest rail company to join the US High Speed Rail Association. By joining the association, Alstom is signalling its support for high-speed rail in America. The hope is that the incoming Biden administration will be good for the US rail sector as the president-elect is an avid Amtrak
Amtrak to Run Commuter Rail Services in Southern California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20200 The Metrolink network consists of seven lines that run Bombardier bi-level coaches as well as Hyundai Rotem bi-level cars, hauled by locomotives. The network covers Ventura County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Orange Country, Riverside County and San Diego Country. source= https://railway-news.com/amtrak-to-run-commuter-rail-services-in-southern-california/
PTC: 223 Route Miles Outstanding | NJ Transit Falling Behind Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20200 All 7 Class 1 railroads and other freight host railroads have fitted PTC systems on their PTC-mandated main lines 92.3 percent of commuter railroads’ mandated route miles are now governed by PTC technology, an increase of 16.2 percentage points since the last quarter PTC technology is now in operation on all PTC-mandated
15.9m USD Grant for Harrisburg Line Signalling Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20200 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a 15.9 million USD grant to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), in partnership with Amtrak and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), via its Federal-State Partnership for the State of Good Repair Grant programme. The funds will be used to improve the signalling
Blend Plants: Concrete Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20200 Blend Plants: Ideal for the rail works sector – delivering multi-functionality, compactness and guaranteed results by Costantino Radis It would not be surprising, when travelling on the Orient Express, to come across a station or maintenance depot with a convoy of special wagons manufactured by Blend Plants. The Italian company has built
USHSR Publishes 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20200 USHSR has released its 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan, which puts forward starting principles and a list of 15 projects it believes the United States should get going on. The 5-Point Plan A new High Speed Rail Development Authority should be established within USDOT, which would oversee the national programme in collaboration
How Did President-Elect Biden Get the Nickname ‘Amtrak Joe’? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20200 “Amtrak looks forward to working with President-elect Biden and Congress. To get the economy moving and help Amtrak and our employees through this unprecedented situation, Congress must act now on pandemic relief and economic stimulus funding which enables Amtrak to recall furloughed employees, restore service frequency on long-distance and state-supported
Amtrak Completes Positive Train Control Installation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20200 “Completing PTC installation and implementation is a key component of Amtrak’s overarching commitment to the safety performance of intercity passenger rail for our customers, employees and the communities we serve. “As leaders in PTC installation, Amtrak is pleased to achieve this milestone, and we will continue to work together with all
Amtrak Reveals Renderings of New Siemens Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20200 Amtrak announced it had ordered 75 new locomotives in December 2018. Siemens Mobility will deliver these through 2024. The initial agreement also includes an option for Amtrak to purchase further ALC-42 locomotives. Compared to the SC-44 locomotives that Amtrak also operates, the ALC-42 has a bigger fuel tank for longer routes.
Chicago’s Metra adds diesel locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 CHICAGO commuter rail operator Metra is buying 24 former Amtrak California diesel locos, and has ordered 15 rebuilt freight locos to replace older diesels. Metra bought 24 F59PHI locos from Amtrak in 2018 and is currently overhauling and repainting them into its livery. They have entered service in 2019, mainly operating
Industry Insider Week 39 – 18 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20190 Railway-News spoke to Ted Greener and Ian Jefferies from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) about the future of rail freight and the association’s activities at Railway Interchange 2019. The ARR represent major freight railroads in the US, Canada and Mexico as well as Amtrak and regional commuter railroads. AAR
Industry Insider Week 37 / 38 – 20 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20190 After Poland’s accession to the EU, the country received massive economic investment as well as investment in its railway infrastructure and rolling stock. Some of the new rolling stock for the Polish market will be unveiled at this year’s TRAKO. Bombardier, a co-organiser of TRAKO, will present its new TRAXX DC3
Amtrak: An Improved Booking Experience on the Move Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20190 29 May 2018 | Infrastructure Amtrak Installs Mamava Lactation Suites in Five Major Statio... Amtrak has announced that it will install five Mamava Lactation Suites in Five of its Major Train Stations: Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago and... source= https://railway-news.com/amtrak-improved-booking-experience/
Amtrak Yeni Rotasını Açıkladı! haber by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 23 Eylül’den itibaren New York Penn Station ve Washington D.C. Union Station duraklamasız yüksek hızlı tren hizmetine başlayacağını açıklayan firma, hattın yalnızca hafta içinde aktif olacağını belirtti. AMTRAK YENİ ROTASINI AÇIKLADI! New York’tan kalkan trenin [devamı…] Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Amtrak Yeni Rotasını Açıkladı! – RayHaber
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Amtrak: New Nonstop Service Between Washington, D.C. and New York City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 Washington: Amtrak announces the roll-out of its new Acela Nonstop service. The new direct service will run between Washington Union Station (WAS) and New York Penn Station (NYP). Services will begin on the 23 September 2019. Amtrak Acela train © Ryan Stavely under license Acela Nonstop Service Tickets for the new direct service are
FRA awards $326m for rail infrastructure works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 USA: More than $326m in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements and Special Transportation Circumstances grant funding for 45 rail infrastructure projects in 29 states has been announced by the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘These investments in inter-city passenger and freight rail will benefit surrounding communities, make grade crossings safer and improve
Nomad Digital Secures Next Generation WiFi Services Contract in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), an intercity passenger train system in California, has formally awarded Nomad Digital with the “Next Generation WiFi Services Contract”. CCJPA has procured, by the selection of Nomad Digital, the future installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of a next-generation WiFi network on board Capitol Corridor trains
Next generation Acela trainsets take shape Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 USA: Alstom invited guests to its Hornell factory in New York state on June 12 to showcase the progress it is making in producing the next generation of Acela high speed trainsets for Amtrak. Amtrak says that ‘significant progress’ is being made in production of the fleet, which is expected to
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
High Speed 2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
HS2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the
US Supreme Court Rules against the AAR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 In a battle that formally began in the courts in 2011 but that has its roots in the 2008 Passenger Railroad Investment and Improvement Act, the US Supreme Court has sided with Amtrak and against the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Amtrak train © Jerry Huddleston under licence The AAR was seeking
Industry Insider Week 18 – 11 Must Read Rail Stories metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 17 for 29 April–03 May 2019: Infrastructure Panama Metropolis Trainset © Alstom Panama City Metro Line 2 Enters Commercial Service Line 2 of the Panama Metro began commercial operations at 6pm on Thursday, 25
Amtrak Continues New York Penn Station Renewal Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 United States – Starting this summer, Amtrak will continue its infrastructure renewal programme at Penn Station in New York. NYP Station Infrastructure Renewal Work © Amtrak As part of the works it will ensure that the JO railroad interlocking is in a good state of repair. This interlocking directs Amtrak, Long Island
Industry Insider Week 16 – 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 15–19 April 2019: Rolling Stock The RRX train, a Siemens Desiro HC, at InnoTrans 2018 © Railway-News RRX Train – a Siemens Mobility Desiro HC – a Success Project Partners of the RRX train, which
Amtrak Increases Acela Express Services on NEC Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 In the run-up to the new Acela Express fleet entering service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in 2021, Amtrak is increasing the number of services between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. Effective as of 4 May 2019, Amtrak will run an additional trip each way between these major conurbations on
Feature articles in the April 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Poor reliability hurts freight News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Renfe must become more proactive as competition grows, Trump
Talgo committed to UK expansion strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: Planning for the development of a rolling stock manufacturing plant in Scotland and a research facility in northern England is continuing ‘at full pace’, Talgo Group President Carlos de Palacio Oriol told Railway Gazette in Madrid on April 1. Pointing out that Talgo’s two Spanish plants at Las Matas and
‘Chargers’ for Amtrak and VIA Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 BOTH major national passenger rail operators in North America placed orders for significant numbers of Siemens 4,400HP ‘Charger’ diesel-electric loco in December. Canadian national passenger company VIA Rail ordered 32 ‘Chargers’ in early-December, along with 32 new push-pull trains which the locos will operate. One of the first operators for the new
FTA stalls federal support for Gateway Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 USA: The Federal Transit Administration on March 18 announced that it had ranked the Gateway Programme to increase rail capacity between New York and New Jersey with a ‘medium to low’ financing status, making it ineligible at present for federal Capital Investment Grants. The ranking applies both to the planned $30bn
Buses to replace long-distance Amtrak trains under Trump budget proposal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20190 USA: The initial budget proposal for the 2020 financial year issued by President Donald Trump on March 11 would see federal funding for Amtrak long-distance trains eliminated. While the full details of the budget are due to be released on March 18, the initial synopsis from the White House argues that
Metra orders rebuilt freight locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20190 USA: A $70·9m contract for Progress Rail to supply 15 rebuilt EMD SD70MAC freight locomotives to haul its commuter trains was approved by the board of Chicago operator Metra on February 20. There are options for up to 27 more if funding is made available. The remanufactured locomotives will be designated