Metra Displays Battery-Powered Train Ahead of 2028 Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20260 Metra has presented its new battery-powered passenger train at LaSalle Street Station in Chicago, as it prepares to introduce zero-emission trains on part of its Rock Island Line from 2028. The four-car trainset, manufactured by Stadler, is one of eight that Metra is purchasing for use on its network. The operator
Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20260 Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Senator Dick Durbin, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Acting President Nora Leerhsen and other dignitaries last week to break ground on the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project. Widely considered to be the largest and most transformational capital construction project in CTA history; the project will see the Red
Metra Presents 2026 Construction Programme for Chicago Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20260 Metra has outlined its 2026 construction programme, which includes works on stations, track infrastructure, level crossings, bridges, and signalling systems across its network in the Chicago region. The programme includes station upgrades at 20 of Metra’s 243 stations, the replacement of 22 road-rail crossings, and three large tie replacement schemes. Additional
CDOT Announces Construction Date for New State/Lake Loop Elevated Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), in coordination with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), has announced that construction will begin on the new State/Lake Loop Elevated station in downtown Chicago. Demolition of the 130-year-old station site is set to begin once it officially closes its doors on Monday 05 January 2026
CTA Provides Construction Overview for Red Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has outlined its plans to begin construction on the 5.5-mile Red Line Extension (RLE) Project in early 2026. During three community meetings, residents of Roseland, Washington Heights, and Riverdale were given an overview of the planned work and its anticipated impacts. The Red Line Extension project, valued
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