New York Begins $1.9 Billion Subway Signalling Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20260 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has begun a 1.9 billion USD project to replace 1930s-era signalling on the A and C subway lines in Brooklyn and Queens. Announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on 22 October, the Fulton-Liberty signal modernisation project will install Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) across 42 track miles,
MTA Advances Final Construction Contract for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20260 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the fourth and final construction contract for Phase 2 of New York City’s Second Avenue Subway extension. The contract will cover the final station infrastructure and systems required to extend Q train service from 96th Street to
New York to Study Thermal Energy Network for Cooler Subway Platforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20260 New York State, New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are studying whether a thermal energy network (TEN) could be used to reduce temperatures on subway platforms in Lower Manhattan and transfer excess heat to nearby municipal buildings. The study will focus on the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall 4 5
New York Penn Station Redevelopment Advances with Pre-Development Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20260 Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners (PTP) have signed a Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) to advance plans to redevelop New York Penn Station. This marks the next stage in a project aimed at modernising one of the US’s busiest transport hubs. The agreement establishes a framework for a public-private partnership that will allow
MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20260 Ground has officially been broken on the major construction stage of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project. To mark the beginning of construction, ground was broken at the location where, in early 2027, a tunnel boring machine (TBM) will be lowered into the ground and begin its journey mining new
New York MTA to Procure 252 New Metro-North Railroad Coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20260 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched a procurement process to acquire 252 new single-level passenger coaches for the Metro-North Railroad. The request for proposals (RFP) invites railcar manufacturers to submit designs for the base order, with an option for up to 377 additional coaches if required for future network
PANYNJ Announces Service & Operational Enhancements to PATH Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20260 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a slew of major service and operational enhancements to its PATH rail system. Beginning in May; the Authority will seek to expand train service, broaden fare payment options, and deliver long-sought improvements to riders across the century-plus-old system. The changes will
Siemens Mobility to Digitise New York City’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with CBTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20260 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to modernise New York City’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with advanced Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology. The 390 million USD project, which will be carried out in collaboration with L.K. Comstock (LKC), will see the modernisation of 23 stations
Trump Administration Restores Funding for New York’s Second Avenue Subway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20260 The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has reinstated funding for New York City’s Second Avenue Subway project, following a legal dispute. In a filing submitted to the federal court, the US DOT confirmed that payments towards construction costs would resume. The decision follows a lawsuit brought by the Metropolitan Transportation
New York’s MTA to Procure 2,390 New Subway Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20260 Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking proposals from manufacturers for the procurement of 2,390 new subway cars, the largest single order in the authority’s history. The base order of 1,140 cars will replace the R62 and R62A fleets operating on the 1, 3,
New York’s MTA Records $15.8 Billion in Capital Commitments for 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20260 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recorded 15.8 billion USD in capital commitments in 2025, the largest single-year total in the agency’s history. The investments support accessibility improvements, state-of-good-repair work, and system expansion projects, including more than 5 billion USD funded through congestion pricing. The commitments also include the first projects under
US: Wabtec to Deliver Additional R255 Locomotives for MTA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Wabtec has been awarded a 386 million USD follow-on order for the delivery of a number of additional R255 hybrid-diesel work locomotives for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The order forms a key part of the MTA’s Capital Plan to both revitalise the city’s transport network and improve the
MTA Completes Citywide Subway Refurbishment Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20260 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit has announced the completion of a series of refurbishment projects across the city’s subway system. Works include the installation of new LED light fixtures across all 472 subway stations, repainting and replacement of tiles, removal of 1,460 tonnes of bagged garbage and
2025: MTA Provides Additional New Year’s Eve Transit Services in New York City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 29, 20250 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has published transit schedule details for the 2025 New Year’s and New Year’s Eve holiday period. Most services will operate to weekend or holiday timetables, with additional capacity provided on New Year’s Eve to support travel into and out of New York City. The authority is
PANYNJ Approves $45 Billion Capital Plan with Rail Investments Through 2035 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20250 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a 45 billion USD capital plan for the period 2026–2035, setting out a decade of investment across rail, transit and supporting infrastructure. For the rail sector, the plan confirms significant funding for expanded PATH services, asset renewals, and contributions to
MTA Confirms Christmas and New Year’s Transit Services in New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20250 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has published details of public transport services for the 2025 Christmas and New Year period. Most agencies will operate on weekend or holiday timetables, with additional subway and commuter rail services scheduled for New Year’s Eve. Metro-North Railroad Holiday Train © MTA New York City Subway Christmas Eve (Wednesday
MTA, JPMorganChase and Vornado to Rebuild Grand Central Train Shed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20250 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has, alongside JPMorganChase and Vornado, announced the advancement of two major public-private partnerships to rebuild New York’s Grand Central Train Shed. The announcement kickstarts a portion of the MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer announce
Congestion Pricing Funds $1.75 Billion in New York Subway Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20250 New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the progression of 1.75 billion USD in Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway improvement projects funded through revenue generated by congestion pricing. The MTA Board has approved a design-build contract to modernise signalling on the A and C subway lines in Brooklyn and Queens. In
MTA Opens New Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility in Brooklyn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20250 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has opened a new Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The site will act as the first point of inspection and commissioning for all new subway cars before they enter passenger service. MTA’s new Railcar Acceptance & Testing facility © MTA The facility, located near the
New York’s MTA Orders 378 New R268 Subway Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20250 Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will purchase 378 new R268 subway cars as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The order, approved by the MTA Board, is funded through the 68 billion USD 2025–2029 Capital Plan, which was fully financed in the State’s FY26 budget. The
Amtrak and US DOT Confirm New York Penn Station Transformation Timeline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20250 The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) and Amtrak have confirmed that the transformation of New York Penn Station will move into the construction phase by the end of 2027. As part of the announcement, US DOT confirmed that Amtrak will receive a federal grant of nearly 43 million USD.
New York’s Second Avenue Subway Project Advances Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20250 The Second Avenue Subway expansion in New York has taken another step forward with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approving a major tunnelling contract for Phase 2 of the project. The contract, valued at 1.972 billion USD, has been awarded to Connect Plus Partners, a joint venture of Halmar International
Interborough Express Brooklyn–Queens Rail Link Moves Into Design Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Interborough Express (IBX) rail link has moved from planning to active development, with design and engineering work now underway. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board has approved a joint venture between Jacobs and HDR to lead the next phase of the project. Rendering
US: MTA Debuts R211 Train on NYCT B Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20250 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s New York City Transit has debuted a standard R211 train on the B line. The train’s introduction marks the first time a unit of its kind has run within the Bronx, with the trains now operating throughout all five boroughs. The first R211A train to operate on
Alstom Confirms Order to Supply 316 Railcars in New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20250 Last month, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved the procurement of 316 new M-9A commuter railcars to operate on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad. Alstom has now confirmed that it will supply the electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter rail cars under a 2.3 billion USD contract. The
New York’s MTA to Order Over 300 Alstom Commuter Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20250 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has approved the procurement of 316 new M-9A commuter railcars to operate on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad. The order was formally endorsed by the MTA Finance Committee on 23 June 2025. 160 cars will be designated for LIRR, while 156
New York MTA Reveals Redesigned Subway Map Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has officially introduced a newly redesigned subway map for New York City, marking its first complete overhaul since 1979. The updated map, now visible on digital screens across the network and gradually being installed in subway cars, is intended to offer clearer navigation and improved accessibility. The
Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 25 for 17–21 June 2019: Newag IMPULS for FSE © Edoardo Rizzo Rolling Stock ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award The Brandenburg Design Award
Bombardier to Open Rail Car Assembly Site in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 US: Bombardier will open a new rail car assembly plant in Pittsburg, California. It has a contract with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) for 775 ‘Fleet of the Future’ cars. Bombardier is currently manufacturing these rail cars in New York state. Opening this new assembly plant on the US west coast
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