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
FreightCar America Announces Roanoke Facility Closure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 United States: On 22 July 2019, FreightCar America Inc. announced that its Roanoke, Virginia, manufacturing facility is closing. The company is closing the facility in order to continue its progress towards its long-term cost and footprint reduction strategies. FreightCar America will save around 5 million USD (4.02 million GBP / 4.49
FreightCar America to close Roanoke factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 USA: Wagon manufacturer FreightCar America is to permanently close its factory at Roanoke, Virginia, by mid-November. The company has leased the site from Norfolk Southern since 2005. ‘The closure of our Roanoke facility is another next step in our “Back to Basics” strategy as we continue to streamline our manufacturing
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
Marmon buys Transco Railway Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 USA: Berkshire Hathaway company Marmon Holdings has acquired Transco Railway Products from Transco Inc for an undisclosed price. Chicago-based Transco Railway Products provides wagon repair, maintenance, certification and cleaning services at seven sites in the Great Lakes region, Iowa and Montana, and also supplies wagon components from a factory in Ohio. Current
World rolling stock market – April 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20190 Australia: The NSW government has awarded the RailConnect consortium of Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and UGL Rail a A$130m contract to supply a further 42 double-deck EMUs cars, taking its New Intercity Fleet order to a total of 554 vehicles. This will enable peak services on the South Coast
Metra seeks commuter coach proposals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20190 USA: Chicago commuter operator Metra has issued a request for proposals for the supply of at least 200 double-deck coaches, with options for up to 200 more if funding is available. The operator has said it will accept alternatives to the gallery cars that have been used on its routes
World rail infrastructure market – February 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20190 Argentina: The Ministry of Transport has awarded a consortium of Alstom (58%) and POSE (42%) a €90m contract to modernise signalling on sections of the Roca commuter network in Buenos Aires. Australia: The NSW state government has awarded Lendlease a A$476m contract to build Victoria Cross station as part of
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