What’s Next for US Rail? Key Themes From APTA Rail Conference 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20260 This year, the APTA Rail Conference took place against a critical backdrop for the future of transportation funding in the US. Five years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) unlocked historic levels of federal grants, the legislation is nearing the end of its authorisation period. Congress is now preparing for
The Cost Drivers Behind North America’s Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20260 The conversation around the rising cost of building rail often centres on inflation, labour shortages and escalating material prices. These pressures are real and urgent, but at this year’s APTA Rail Conference, industry leaders highlighted that they are only part of the story. Indeed, many costs are created long before construction
What Progressive Design-Build Really Means. And Why Everyone in Rail Is Talking About It. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20260 The Progressive Design-Build (PDB) model reconfigures how an agency structures decision-making, risk, and collaboration across the life of a capital project. Progressive Design-Build is a two-step evolution of traditional design-build. In the first phase, the owner selects a contractor–designer team early, before the design is fully developed. Instead of locking a
From Railway History to Rail Renaissance: Baltimore Hosts APTA Rail Conference 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20260 With the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rail Conference taking place in Baltimore this week, the industry is looking ahead from a city that helped launch rail transport in the United States. Home to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), the nation’s first common-carrier railroad, Baltimore occupies a unique place in
Hydrogen Trains in the US: Planning and Safety in the Shift to Clean Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20250 Last month, the APTA Rail Conference examined the progress in deploying hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trains in the US, drawing on insights from real-world implementation. A panel discussion titled “Hydrogen Trainsets and Locomotives: Infrastructure Readiness and Planning Considerations” brought together representatives from Jacobs, HDR, Ricardo LLC, and the San Bernardino County
California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20250 At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), expressed his full confidence in the California High-Speed Rail project, offering a compelling vision of its progress and potential. Omishakin acknowledged the scepticism that has long accompanied the high-speed rail initiative due to delays, rising
California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20250 At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), expressed his full confidence in the California High-Speed Rail project, offering a compelling vision of its progress and potential. Omishakin acknowledged the scepticism that has long accompanied the high-speed rail initiative due to delays, rising
APTA Rail Conference Underscores Push for Funding and Modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20250 Last week, the 2025 APTA Rail Conference was opened by Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO at APTA. During his opening address, Skoutelas provided an overview of the US rail industry, highlighting the progress, challenges, and opportunities facing the passenger rail and public transportation sectors. With just under 2,000 delegates in attendance,
Rolling Stock for High-Speed Rail: Is US Manufacturing Ready to Deliver? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 After decades of underinvestment, the United States is now inching closer to developing high-speed rail networks. Yet, with billions of dollars being invested in ambitious projects from California to the Northeast, it calls into question whether the rolling stock manufacturing sector is ready to deliver. Compared to global high-speed rail markets,
Will Canada’s High-Speed Alto Service Compete with VIA Rail? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20250 Earlier this year, the Canadian government confirmed plans to develop a high-speed rail network connecting major cities from Toronto to Québec City. The project, named Alto, will cover approximately 1,000 kilometres and is expected to reach speeds of up to 300 km/h. The service will include stops in Toronto, Peterborough,
US High-Speed Rail: The Missed Train — and the One We Still Can Catch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20250 At the APTA High-Speed Rail Seminar, industry leaders emphasised a need to build modern, high-performing intercity rail networks that deliver long-term value across the USA. In the seminar’s opening session, the conversation focused on how national-scale investment, paired with strong local leadership and policy alignment, can drive meaningful progress. To deliver