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
US: BNSF Opens New Rail Hub at the Port of Tacoma Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 BNSF has collaborated with Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to open a new intermodal rail hub at the Port of Tacoma, Washington. The domestic facility will enable more than 50,000 annual container lifts in response to increased demand for intermodal rail freight in the Pacific Northwest. This increased capacity will allow more freight
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
Siemens Delivers Two Brightline Trains to Orlando Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Brightline has welcomed the delivery of two Siemens Mobility trains to operate on the upcoming Orlando extension line. The new vehicles, named ‘Bright Green 2’ and ‘Bright Pink 2’ travelled 3,000 miles from the Siemens Rolling Stock facility in Sacramento, California to Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, south of Orlando International Airport
Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California, offering passengers a more comfortable and safe experience. The train car is the first of 50 that will be renovated in the near future to make Metrolink services more a more attractive option in Southern California. The refurbished passenger train
Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose, California. This clearance testing will ensure the electrified trains are able to operate safely along the Peninsula Corridor, which spans 47 miles from San Jose to San Francisco. The test train was
California High-Speed Rail Summer 2022 Construction Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a summer 2022 construction update to highlight progress on the state’s high-speed rail project. The Authority has published a video detailing the latest on the major construction projects from Madera to Kern counties. In Construction Package 1, preparations are underway to stress cables between the
California High-Speed Rail Girders Placed in Kern County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority and design-build contractor, California Rail Builders have placed the final pre-cast girders for Construction Package 4 of California’s high-speed rail project, marking a major construction milestone. Overnight on 8 July 2022, construction crews placed 12 pre-cast concrete girders over the State Route 46 underpass in Wasco.
Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Ricardo has formed a new Strategic Alliance Agreement with PantoInspect, a Danish technology business, to bring the PanMon pantograph monitoring technology to railways across North and Latin America. Already used on mainlines in Europe, Australia and Africa, PanMon is a
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
CRRC Delivers New Chicago Metro Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CRRC has delivered the first fully assembled and commissioned 7000-series metro train to the Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA). The new vehicles are being mass-produced by CRRC Sifang America following CTA’s 2016 base order for 400 cars. The first commissioned vehicle has now been delivered to the CTA Rail
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
Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Metrolink has updated its earthquake early warning system (EEW) to automatically slow down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs. This is an improvement on the original system, trialled in autumn 2021, which simply alerted train operators that an earthquake was happening and that they should begin to slow or stop
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
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Final Environmental Studies of San Francisco-San Jose Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has shared its final environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section of its high-speed rail project. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project This report includes an analysis of alternatives, including impacts and effects and mitigation
Union Pacific Joins RailPulse’s Campaign to Broaden GPS Use in US Freight Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad has joined RailPulse, becoming the coalition’s seventh member. Rob Hodgkins (License) The company joins founding members GATX, Genesee & Wyoming, Norfolk Southern, TrinityRail, Watco and The Greenbrier Companies. RailPulse was formed in 2020. Its aim is to broaden the use of telematics technologies such as GPS across the US freight
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
California High-Speed Rail Authority Applies for $1.3bn in Federal Grants Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20220 California High-Speed Rail Authority has submitted two applications for federal grant funding to help finance its project to construct America’s first 220 mph, electrified high-speed train system. A rendering of a high-speed train in the Pacheco Pass in Santa Clara County, California The first two tracks, 119 miles in length, are currently
Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System In a new strategic partnership, Switchio, a division of the Czech-based Monet+, and Canadian company Enghouse Transportation, a division of Enghouse Systems, have secured a contract to bring contactless EMV payments to public transit in California. The tender was
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
Hitachi Rail Unveils New Digital Rail Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 Hitachi Rail has launched its latest digital rail products at the 2022 Railway Systems Supplies Inc. Communication & Signalling exhibition in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout the exhibition on 16, 17 and 18 May, Hitachi Rail is unveiling several automation and digitalisation innovations for freight and passenger rail to help companies maximise
Sintrones Applications for Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Taiwan’s industrial computer industry has attracted worldwide attention. Within numerous vertical integration applications, smart transportation has always been the main application with profitability expectations. Sintrones, a manufacturer of in-vehicle computing systems, has accumulated more than ten years of experience in complete development since its establishment in 2009. It has successfully broken
California Legislature Urged to Approve High-Speed Rail Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Three former US Transportation Secretaries, along with several labour unions, organisations, and businesses have signed a letter urging California State Senate and Assembly leaders to approve 4.2 billion USD in bond funding for California’s High-Speed Rail project. Upon completion, the electric high-speed railway will connect Anaheim and Downtown Los Angeles with
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
Alstom Wins DFW APM Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract to provide operations and maintenance services for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) automated people mover (APM) system for the next 10 years. The Skylink APM system at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport © Alstom This is a continuation of the partnership between the two organisations, which
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: Hitachi Rail to Build New Manufacturing Hub in Washington County, Maryland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Hitachi Rail has chosen Washington County, Maryland, as the location for its new 70 million USD ( 63.36m euros) manufacturing site. This will create 1,300 direct and indirect jobs in the region. Concept shot of future Hitachi Rail factory © Hitachi Rail A major expansion to the company’s US presence, Hitachi Rail plans for
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
Official Opening Expansion of Global HQ Stertil B.V. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 On 3 March the official opening took place of the expansion of the Stertil B.V. facility in Kootstertille, The Netherlands. The opening was performed by the Commissioner to the King for the Frisian Province. Keeping an eye on the future, the global headquarters of the Stertil Group has been expanded considerably
Stadler to Trial Battery Mode Operation in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Tests to see whether the Stadler-built Arriva Netherlands trains are able to run in battery mode in the Netherlands. The purpose of the trials is to demonstrate the effectiveness of battery-powered trains for use on non-electrified lines. They will take place using a modified WINK train, using recovered braking energy to
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
US: NCTD Awards Siemens Mobility 12-Year Service Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 San Diego-based North County Transit District (NCTD) has awarded Siemens Mobility a 12-year technical support spares supply agreement (TSSSA) contract for its fleet of Siemens Sprinter diesel multiple unit (DMU) vehicles. These have been in service since 2008. Siemens Mobility secures 12-year service contract for rail vehicles in San Diego, California Valued at
Focused Technology Solutions Signs Licensing Agreement with FTS Tools LLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 The company will continue to utilize the same engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing resources while operating under the same FTS product brands. “We are pleased that FTS Tools LLC will be taking our revolutionary tool line, including the SpikeEase, DrillEase, LagEase, and more, to new heights,” the company said in a message
Canadian National Seeks Line Divestiture as Part of the CP-KCS Merger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20220 Canadian National, the railroad recently thwarted in its attempt to merge with Kansas City Southern (KCS), has submitted a notice of intent to file a responsive application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). CN said it would file the responsive application on 28 February 2022 in line with the STB’s schedule
United States: Amit Bose Announced as FRA Administrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Currently serving as the Deputy Administrator, Bose will be the first person of South Asian descent to lead the FRA. Amit Bose, FRA Administrator Bose has previously held positions at the New Jersey Department of Transportation,
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
Stadler to Take Over Signalling Expert BBR Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20210 Stadler is taking over German company BBR Verkehrstechnik GmbH (BBR) and its group companies in order to expand its signalling expertise. Stadler’s strategic goal is to become a stronger provider of modern signalling equipment and be driving force behind digitalising the rail industry. Last month, Stadler acquired Swiss company BÄR Bahnsicherung
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
Canadian Pacific Completes Acquisition of Kansas City Southern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has completed its purchase of Kansas City Southern (KCS). This comes after both companies’ shareholders voted in favour of the move. The merging of these two companies will lead to the creation of the only single-line railway linking the Canada, the United States and Mexico. On the closing of
Progress Rail, BNSF and Chevron Collaborate on Hydrogen Locomotive Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 Progress Rail, BNSF Railway and Chevron have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to demonstrate a hydrogen-powered locomotive. BNSF locomotive © Steve Crise / BNSF The aim of this demonstration will be to prove the feasibility and performance of hydrogen fuel cells as a viable alternative to traditional fuels for line-haul rail. Under the
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
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Reach New Milestone in Merger Saga Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20210 The two companies have faced many challenges to get to this point, including a rival bid from Canadian National in May. A CN-KCS merger voting trust was rejected by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in September, which was followed by approval of a voting trust for the CP-KCS merger later the
First Stadler FLIRT DMU Destined for San Bernardino Leaves Factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 The first of three diesel multiple units (DMUs) ordered from Stadler by the San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA) in the US has now left the manufacturer’s factory in Salt Lake City. This is the second project Stadler has delivered to a transit authority from its Salt Lake City site, having
Brightline Begins Testing Ahead of Return to Service in Florida Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20210 Brightline has begun testing its full operating train schedule between West Palm Beach and Miami. This is in preparation for its return to service next month, when the trains will run at top speeds of 79 miles per hour along the 67-mile corridor. During the testing, trains will observe quiet zones and
PowerRail Announces Creation of New Engine Company Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 PowerRail Engine Systems provides parts and major components supporting both EMD and GE engines, including Tier 0+ Emission Kits. In addition, EPA emission compliant equivalents are available on most major components. The addition of the three new facilities and the formation of this new company allows PowerRail to broaden their already
Hitachi Rail Aims to Improve America’s Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20210 Hitachi Rail is displaying a series of new products aimed at freight railroads and passenger rail operators at the Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) C&S Exhibition this week. The new offerings demonstrate Hitachi Rail’s commitment to being a full-service provider and include its improved Model 95-E gate crossing mechanism, a new Vital Onboard
Metrolink to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20210 Metrolink will pilot a new technology designed to ensure the safe and rapid slowing and stopping of trains in the event of an earthquake – even before ground shaking is felt. The Earthquake Early Warning System is being deployed along Metrolink’s 91/Perris Valley Line between the cities of Perris and Riverside. A Metrolink train in San Clemente, California This pilot is in partnership with the California
Canadian Pacific Offer Declared ‘Company Superior Proposal’ by KCS Board Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20210 Kansas City Southern’s (KCS) Board of Directors has deemed Canadian Pacific’s (CP) proposed merger agreement a ‘company superior proposal’. This is the latest in the saga between Canadian National (CN), CP and KCS regarding which of the former Class 1 railroads gets to merge with KCS. It comes shortly after a Surface
Canadian Pacific Back in the Running Following STB’s Ruling against Voting Trust in KCS-CN Merger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 Following the ruling by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) that a voting trust could not be used in a combination between Canadian National and Kansas City Southern, the KCS Board of Directors unanimously determined that the Canadian Pacific proposal “could reasonably be expected to lead to a ‘company superior proposal’. The
Surface Transportation Board Says No to Voting Trust for CN-KCS Merger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has unanimously rejected the option of a voting trust for the proposed combination between Canadian National and Kansas City Southern. The STB said it has determined “that the proposed voting trust is not consistent with the public interest standard under the Board’s merger regulations”. In response,
Siemens Mobility Battery Hybrid Streetcars Enter Service in Charlotte Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 The hybrid wireless technology allows the streetcars to run both with overhead lines and without, using an onboard energy storage system (OESS). This system has an expandable, modular design so that it can be updated as battery technology improves. The batteries recharge when the LRVs are operating under overhead lines.
California High-Speed Rail Line Approved Between Bakersfield and Palmdale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 The board’s certification of the Bakersfield to Palmdale Final EIR/EIS and approval of the project section allows the authority to begin preconstruction work as funding becomes available. The section provides a north-south high-speed rail connection between the Central Valley and the Antelope Valley in northern Los Angeles County, closing the passenger
NY’s Coney Island Yard Complex Fortifications Enter New Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 The Coney Island Yard Complex, one of the largest rapid transit yards in North America, is entering a new phase of fortifications against severe weather events. Following serious damage to the yard in 2012, caused by Superstorm Sandy, when more than 27 million gallons of saltwater and debris from Coney Island
Savage Partners with KCS to Construct and Operate Louisiana Railport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20210 Savage, a global provider of industry infrastructure and supply chain service, is partnering with Kansas City Southern (KCS) to construct a multi-commodity railport with transload and railcar storage capabilities in Mossville, Louisiana. Savage transload © Savage Savage will own and operate the railport, being built on property leased from KCS at its Mossville
Renfe Joins US High Speed Rail Association Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20210 Renfe has operated high-speed trains in Spain for almost 30 years, the second country in the world in terms of high-speed lines, with more than 1,800 miles in service. Internationally, the company operates the new 281m high-speed rail line in Saudi Arabia linking the cities of Medina and Mecca via King
PowerRail Acquires Maurey Instruments Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20210 PowerRail is North America’s leading aftermarket parts provider, supporting both EMD and GE locomotives. In addition, they are an AAR M-1003 quality certified company with over 18 years of experience serving Short Lines, Regionals, Class I’s, Transit Authorities, and many others within the rail industry across the globe. PowerRail is a
Kansas City Southern Board: New CP Proposal Not Superior to CN Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20210 Following Canadian Pacific’s recent increased offer for Kansas City Southern prior to the KCS shareholders’ vote on the proposed CN-KCS combination, the Kansas City Southern Board of Directors has unanimously declared Canadian Pacific’s new offer not superior, advising its shareholders to vote in favour of the CN-KCS combination on 19
Virtually Unlimited Onboard WiFi Bandwidth for Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20210 Enabling Virtually Unlimited Onboard WiFi Bandwidth for Passengers to Stream Media, While Preserving the Vehicles’ Existing Cellular Network for Other Uses The New Era of Media Streaming Media consumption patterns are changing dramatically. Traditional linear TV is experiencing a significant decline and shift in viewership towards streaming platforms. In the United States,
Canadian Pacific Ups Its Offer to Kansas City Southern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20210 After Canadian National made a higher bid for Class 1 railroad Kansas City Southern (KCS) and KCS pulled out of its acquisition talks with Canadian Pacific, CP has upped its offer. The revised offer to acquire Kansas City Southern in a stock and cash transaction for a sum of around 31
Florida: Brightline to Resume Service in November Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20210 Train operating company Brightline has announced that it will resume service in Florida in the first half of November 2021. These services will run between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The announcement was made as part of a media update by the company’s president Patrick Goddard. Other announcements included
Canadian Pacific Urges KSC Shareholders to Vote Against Proposed CN-KCS Merger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20210 It is not yet known what decision the Surface Transportation Board will make on CN’s request for a voting trust. Therefore, CP believes, KCS stockholders should hold off on voting on whether or not to approve the merger until this regulatory uncertainty is removed, since the decision would come with
Metrolink Certifies Final EIR for Simi Valley Double Track Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 Southern California’s regional passenger rail service, Metrolink, has certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Simi Valley Double Track Project. The aim of the project is to raise capacity on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line as well as the existing Simi Valley Station. Simi Valley Station, Southern California The final environmental impact report
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
Five Reasons Hydraulic Tools Are Rail Yard Liabilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20210 Five Reasons Hydraulic Tools Are Rail Yard Liabilities In life, when new information is presented and information changes, opinions must change with it. In rail for a long time, hydraulic tools have been extremely popular amongst railroaders because, well, there was no other technology that could match the productivity it yielded
Jewers Opens the Doors at Their New Purpose-Built Headquarters Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20210 Designed by Woods Hardwick’s commercial architecture team, constructed by Parkway Construction of Milton Keynes and overseen internally by Directors; Ben Chowdhary and Jonathan Jewers, these outstanding new premises were finished and handed over to Jewers on time on 29th March – an impressive achievement given that it was built whilst
Alstom to Upgrade Miami’s Metromover APM System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 Alstom has been selected by the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works to provide its Cityflo 650 communications-based train control (CBTC) solution for the Miami-Dade Metromover automated people mover (APM) system. New signalling technology for Metromover APM system in Miami Under the contract, valued at approximately 120m euros (140m
Webuild and Lane Construction Sign Final Agreement for Dallas-Houston High-Speed Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 Webuild and its United States subsidiary Lane Construction have signed the final agreement with Texas Central LCC to build the high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston with an operating speed of 320km/h. The final agreement for the Dallas-Houston high-speed railway is valued at 16bn USD (13.19bn euros) and is the final
ESA Jumpstarts LiveEO’s Product Development Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20210 European Space Agency Support Jumpstarts LiveEO’s Product Development and Enables Market Leadership Around 17 months after the initial proposal to the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Business Applications Programme, Earth observation company LiveEO successfully concluded its Demonstration Project, proving the business viability of its solution utilising space technology. ESA’s support to LiveEO
CN and KCS Submit Financial Documentation for STB Approval of Voting Trust Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20210 Canadian National Railway (CN) and Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) have jointly filed documents requested by the Surface Transportation Board (STB), which will enable the board to review the voting trust in connection with the definitive merger agreement between the two companies. Earlier in May, the Surface Transportation Board denied CN’s
Brightline Hits Halfway Milestone on Miami to Orlando Extension Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20210 Brightline has passed the halfway mark on construction of its track extension from Miami to Orlando. The 170-mile extension project from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport (OIA) is valued at 4.2bn USD (3.43bn euros) and includes the development of a new vehicle maintenance facility (VMF) just south of the
KCS Calls CN Bid ‘Superior’ as the US DOJ Says CN-KCS Merger Poses Greater Risk to Competition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20210 A CP-KCS combination would create a new Class 1 railroad that would still be the smallest of the six, whereas a CN-KCS combination would leave Canadian Pacific significantly smaller than the new CN-KCS entity. The United States Department of Justice has now weighed in on these merger talks, stating that the
Alstom on Track for a Successful Integration of Bombardier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20210 The last 12 months saw Alstom win a range of projects, mainly for rolling stock and services. These included a large order in Spain for 152 regional trains with RENFE for a total of 1.4bn euros (1.7bn USD) including 15 years associated maintenance for 56 trains, 200 double-deck cars for
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
Canadian Pacific Files Formal Objection to Canadian National Merger Waiver Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20210 Canadian Pacific (CP) has filed a formal objection with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) stating that Canadian National (CN) doesn’t qualify for a waiver of the STB’s rules for major transactions regarding its proposal for Kansas City Southern (KCS). In its letter, CP claims that the CN/KCS transaction doesn’t satisfy any
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
Hitachi Joins the US High Speed Rail Association Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 In the United States, Hitachi Rail has railcar assembly plants on both the east and west coasts. Hitachi Rail says it will add a further assembly plant in the National Capital region where it will build the 8000-series metro cars ordered by the Washington Area Transit Authority. The US High Speed
Alstom and Long Island Rail Road Partner to Explore Battery Traction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 Alstom has signed a product test agreement with New York’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to explore the opportunities for converting the commuter line’s M-7 railcars to battery traction. The two parties would examine the feasibility of running battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) on the Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branch
Canadian National Makes Rival Bid for Kansas City Southern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20210 Canadian National has written to the Board of Directors at Kansas City Southern, submitting its proposal. Canadian National has also submitted a letter to the Surface Transportation Board. Canadian National said that KCS and its shareholders were free to decide which of the two offers was preferable and CP was
Alstom Wins APM Operations and Maintenance Contract in Houston Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20210 Alstom did not have automated people mover systems in its portfolio prior to its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. The company now supports automated transit systems at airports in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, New York, Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Houston. Alstom will
Polly Trottenberg Sworn in as Deputy Transportation Secretary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20210 US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, has sworn in Polly Trottenberg as his deputy, following her Senate confirmation (82 in favour, 15 against) on 14 April 2021. Polly Trottenberg Ms. Trottenberg has worked more than 25 years in the public sector and most recently worked for seven years as New York
Shippers and Short-Line Railroads Express Support for the CP-KCS Combination Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20210 More than 250 shippers, railroads, ports, chambers of commerce and other entities have written letters of support for the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger to the Surface Transportation Board. Many of the entities signed a pre-drafted letter that highlights what CP and KCS feel are their strongest cards for persuading the
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
Chicago Transport Operator Orders 200 Alstom Push-Pull Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20210 Metra, the rail operator in the Chicago area, has chosen Alstom to supply 200 push-pull commuter railcars. Railcar exterior for Metra, Chicago © Alstom Metra’s board approved the decision to award the vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 railcars to Alstom in January. The initial order for 200 cars is worth in
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Propose Merger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20210 Both Mr Creel and KCS President and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer said hoped this transaction would help them improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Next Steps CP will next establish what it calls a ‘plain vanilla’ independent voting trust to acquire the KCS shares. Once shareholders agree the deal and the boards
Hitachi Rail Wins Major Railcar Contract with WMATA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20210 Hitachi Rail has won a contract worth up to 2.2 billion USD with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the design and build of 256 8000-series railcar vehicles. The contract includes options such that Hitachi Rail could deliver up to 800 railcars to WMATA in total. The vehicles will
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
$908 Million USDOT Loan for Dallas Silver Line Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20210 The loan will help fund the construction of the 26-mile double track commuter rail line between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Shiloh Road in Plano, Texas. The Silver Line will connect to three existing DART lines, have ten stations and run through three counties and seven cities. DART’s Interim President
California High-Speed Rail Authority Presents Revised Draft Business Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20210 “At a time when job growth is needed most, California high-speed rail is putting thousands to work in good paying labor jobs in the Central Valley and making tremendous progress on construction of the nation’s first high-speed rail. “Our goal is to get fast, electrified trains up and running in the
US Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20210 On 2 February the United States Senate confirmed Pete Buttigieg as the new transportation secretary for the Biden Administration. The vote was 86 in favour, 13 against, 1 abstention. All 48 Democratic senators and both Independents voted Yea, while 36 of the Republican senators voted Yea, with the remaining 14 voting
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
Facility Spotlight: PowerRail Locomotive Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20210 With quality workmanship and quick turn-around time, PLS can be an extension of your operation. Every locomotive that is brought into our facility undergoes a detailed inspection with tear down reports. The PLS Rebuild Program includes complete overhauls of engine components, electrical rotating equipment, heat exchange, air products, truck work,
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
BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20210 BNSF and Wabtec have started testing a battery-electric locomotive in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton (350 miles), California to assess the viability of battery technology. The battery-powered locomotive is located between two Tier 4 locomotives to create a battery-electric-diesel consist, meaning that in operation the train will be powered by
3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20210 A fair number of rail projects are currently under construction in the United States. Here’s a quick look at three line extensions that are set to start carrying passengers in 2021: CityLynx Gold Line Phase 2, Charlotte Phase 1 of the streetcar line (Charlotte Area Transit System) in North Carolina opened in
Railroad Spat Over Tennessee Pass Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20210 The Colorado Pacific Railroad says it will challenge an agreement struck between Union Pacific and Texas-based short-line operator Rio Grande Pacific that looks at starting up passenger and freight rail services on the Tennessee Pass Line. Rail tunnel at Tennessee Pass, Colorado The Colorado Pacific Railroad (CXR) said it would file
President-Elect Biden Picks Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20200 President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to be his transportation secretary. During his presidential campaign, Buttigieg proposed a 1 trillion USD infrastructure spending plan. The president-elect tweeted that “Mayor Pete Buttigieg is a leader, patriot, and problem-solver. He speaks