US: Siemens Mobility to Supply New Light Rail Vehicles in St. Louis Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20230 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to supply up to 55 new light rail vehicles (LRVs) to Metro Transit for the St. Louis MetroLink network. These new vehicles will replace ageing rolling stock operating in St. Louis, Missouri. Metro Transit’s light rail vehicles The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved this 390.4
Amtrak Begins Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 In coordination with NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak has begun the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. The Sawtooth Bridges carry more than 400 Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains per day over tracks used by NJ TRANSIT, PATH and Conrail freight trains. As these services all come together at this location,
Brightline to Deploy Autonomous Railway Inspection Technology in Florida Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 Brightline has awarded a contract to ENSCO Rail to provide autonomous railway inspection technology for its expanded Florida network. A Brightline train at Boca Raton station © Brightline ENSCO’s track geometry and rail wear measurement technology uses sensors and algorithms to measure rail parameters in real time and provide a comprehensive track condition
California High-Speed Rail to Connect with Hollywood Burbank Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has reached an agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority that dismisses the Airport Authority’s lawsuit against the high-speed rail project. This new agreement will involve a collaborative process for the High-Speed Rail Authority to build a station with a direct connection to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR),
US: Alstom to Modernise APM System at DFW Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20230 Alstom has signed a contract with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for the modernisation and replacement of its Skylink Automated People Mover (APM) system. This project will include the overhaul, retrofit or replacement of vehicle and wayside components for the airport’s APM to ensure continued safe and reliable operations. The Skylink
US: MBTA Launches Track Improvement Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has launched a Track Improvement Program that will eliminate all speed restrictions on its network by the end of 2024. The project aims to fix tracks and bring the infrastructure closer to a state of good repair to ensure it meets all applicable safety and
Amtrak Awarded Nearly $10 Billion for NEC Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded nearly 10 billion USD to Amtrak for the modernisation of critical infrastructure and stations and to support a future increase in ridership on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). This funding will be used to replace ageing tunnels, bridges and tracks; improve safety, reliability and travel
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ for Track and Systems Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services for track and overhead contact systems (OCS) connecting Merced to Bakersfield. This marks the latest milestone in delivering a 220 mph electrified high-speed passenger rail system across this initial 171-mile segment. From 2029, the
California High Speed Rail Unveils Designs for Future Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has unveiled preliminary 3D modelling, sketches and virtual simulation designs of its future electric trains. Virtual simulation enables the public to explore the initial vision for the trainsets © California High Speed Rail Authority In addition, it has also presented updated designs for the upcoming high-speed rail stations
Amtrak Plans to Launch Rail Service from Baton Rouge to New Orleans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20230 The Governor of Louisiana, Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development (DODT) and Amtrak have signed a service development agreement to advance the return of an intercity passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The agreement was signed at the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, marking a breakthrough for the
CSX and Siemens Mobility to Deploy Digital Solutions for Freight Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20230 North American Class I freight railroad company, CSX has expanded its partnership with Siemens Mobility to implement digital solutions for freight rail. This collaboration will enable CSX to optimise rail traffic across approximately 20,000 route miles of track, leveraging Siemens’ Controlguide Core Dispatch System (CDS) and Rail Traffic Network Optimization Solution, TPS.live. Siemens
New R211 Subway Cars Rolled Out on Staten Island Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20230 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has rolled out the first five R211 subway cars on the Staten Island Railway. This launch is the first step in phasing these new vehicles into service on the network in early 2024 as part of MTA’s ongoing modernisation efforts. Alongside new amenities and technologies, the
Chicago Metra to Purchase Battery-Powered Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20230 Chicago’s commuter rail operator, Metra has been awarded a 169.3 million USD grant to purchase zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets. The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding was approved by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee to support the purchase of up to 16
Stadler to Deliver Additional Hydrogen Trains to California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20230 Stadler has received an order from the State of California to build four hydrogen-powered trains for the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans. The contract also includes the option to purchase up to 25 additional trains in the future. The new hydrogen trains for California will be used statewide in the
US: Additional FTA Funding to Replace Ageing Passenger Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it will provide approximately 197 million USD in funding to help transit agencies replace ageing passenger railcars to improve safety, accessibility and reliability. Older railcars contribute to service delays and increased costs on the nation’s subway, light rail and
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Additional LRVs to Sacramento Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20230 The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has ordered an additional eight S700 low-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility. This order builds on the operator’s initial purchase of 20 S700 LRVs in 2020, followed by eight more in 2021. The total number of vehicles on order from Siemens Mobility now
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
University of Illinois to Establish National University Rail Center of Excellence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has selected the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to establish a National University Rail Center of Excellence (NURail CoE). UIUC has been awarded up to 5 million USD in federal funding for this initiative, which has been made possible through President Biden’s
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to 70 US Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded 1.4 billion USD to 70 projects across the US to improve rail safety, strengthen supply chains and enhance passenger and freight rail services. This is the largest amount awarded to date for rail safety and supply chain upgrades through the
Caltrain Completes Major Milestones Towards Network Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20230 Caltrain has successfully completed three major milestones to advance its electrification project. This includes the installation of every pole for the Overhead Contact System (OCS) that will provide power to the electric trains. In addition, it has upgraded the signalling system that will allow the electric trains to operate along the Caltrain
Brightline Orlando to Commence Service on 22 September Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20230 Brightline has announced that its service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will officially launch on 22 September 2023. This follows delays in the project’s timeline that meant the extension did not open on 1 September as initially anticipated. Drone footage of the new Brightline platforms in Orlando © Brightline Brightline initially broke ground on
Amtrak Awards Contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Amtrak has selected the Clark Construction/Stacy and Witbeck Joint Venture as the first major contractor to deliver the Southern Approach package for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program. This programme aims to transform the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in West Baltimore by replacing the ageing B&P Tunnel. The future Frederick Douglass Tunnel with electrified
Caltrain Energises Its Second Traction Power Substation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20230 The Caltrain Traction Power Substation built by Balfour Beatty in South San Francisco has now been energised with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This is Caltrain’s second traction power substation to be energised following the supply of power to its San Jose site last year. The energisation was completed
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ to Purchase First Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors has approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure the first trainsets for the state’s electrified high-speed service. These trains will operate at speeds of up to 220 miles per hour on the California High-Speed Rail route that will ultimately
Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20230 Siemens Mobility has broken ground on its new 220 million USD manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina. This facility will expand the manufacturer’s footprint in North America and create more than 500 jobs. Siemens Mobility breaks ground on $220 million North Carolina train manufacturing facility expansion © Siemens Mobility By increasing
Amtrak Orders 10 Additional Airo Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Amtrak has exercised a contract option to order an additional 10 Airo trainsets to help meet increased demand for passenger rail travel. This order brings the total number of ordered trainsets to 83 under a contract with Siemens Mobility. With 10 more trainsets, a total of 83 Amtrak Airo units will be
Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20230 Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services. The California Transportation Commission has approved 80 million USD in funding to purchase a battery-equipped electric train from Stadler. This funding allocation will also cover the related maintenance services and
HS2 Completes Streethay Overbridge under South Staffordshire Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20230 HS2 Ltd’s contractors have completed the construction of Streethay Overbridge to enable high-speed trains to travel underneath the South Staffordshire railway near Lichfield. This project involved excavating 14,000 tonnes of earth, building a 140-metre retaining wall and moving a 2,600-tonne bridge deck into place. The work was carried out by Balfour Beatty
Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20230 Texas Central Partners and Amtrak have announced that they are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis work for the proposed Dallas-Houston 205mph high-speed rail project. The approximately 240-mile route would provide a travel time of less than 90 minutes between the two major metropolitan areas. It would also complement additional
Alstom to Deliver 60 Coach Cars to the Connecticut Department of Transportation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20230 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has ordered 60 single-level rail coach cars from Alstom. This order, valued at approximately 285 million EUR (315 million USD), is part of CTDOT’s coach renewal programme. It also includes options for Alstom to build an additional 313 cars in the future. Alstom and the Connecticut
Brightline Delays Start of Orlando-Miami Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20230 Brightline has announced that it will not commence passenger services to Orlando from 1 September in time for the Labor Day weekend as planned. It is therefore offering refund or rebooking options to passengers who have purchased tickets for this period. Drone footage of the new Brightline platforms in Orlando © Brightline Despite finishing
$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20230 The Governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker has joined state and local leaders to present the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, which proposes a 1.1 billion USD investment in a series of modernisation projects for regional rail infrastructure. The programme aims to improve performance and reduce delays while delivering an upgraded transportation hub
CPKC Orders 18 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive Engines from Ballard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has ordered 18 additional 200kW fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems to expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program. The new fuel cell engines are planned for delivery in 2023. They will join the 20 fuel cell engines already supplied to the operator for use in various
Amtrak to Modernise Northeast Corridor Tracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20230 Amtrak has announced plans to complete track infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to increase the reliability and on-time performance of its trains. To deliver these long-term improvements, the company is investing 124 million USD this summer in modernising the railway. NEC customers may experience minor delays this summer while infrastructure
New York: AECOM, Skanska and SOM Complete LIRR’s Pennsylvania Station Concourse Renovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20230 AECOM, Skanska and SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) have completed the 395 million USD renovation of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) concourse at Pennsylvania Station in New York. The project, which was awarded by Penn District Station Developer LLC in 2020, was focused on modernising and widening LIRR’s 33rd Street train
California: RAISE Grant to Fund Brightline West Stations in Hesperia and Apple Valley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20230 The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) has received a 25 million USD Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant to fund the final design and construction of two Brightline West intercity passenger rail stations. The funded Brightline West stations and their associated facilities will be constructed in Hesperia
California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives $20 Million to Revitalise Fresno Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has received 20 million USD in funding to support the Fresno High-Speed Rail Station Historic Depot Renovation and Plaza Activation Project. This funding has been granted under the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) programme. The project will restore the historic
Brightline Completes Construction on Orlando Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20230 Brightline has finished construction on extending its intercity passenger rail service to Orlando, Florida ahead of the route launching this summer. Brightline’s Orlando expansion broke ground in June 2019, following the start of operations in South Florida between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach the previous year. Additional stations have also
Amtrak Publishes Its Annual Sustainability Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20230 Amtrak has released its annual Sustainability Report for 2022, detailing the ways it has reduced diesel usage and air emissions while increasing the use of carbon-free energy. These results support Amtrak’s climate commitment to incorporate environmental considerations into all aspects of its operations. This improvement coincides with the revival of passenger rail
HDR to Manage Utah’s FrontRunner Strategic Double Track Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20230 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected a team led by HDR to provide programme management services for its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project. This project has an estimated cost of nearly 1 billion USD. It will add at least nine new segments of double track along the 83-mile FrontRunner
Philadelphia: I-95 Highway Collapse Highlights Need for Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20230 The Roosevelt Boulevard Subway is a proposed subway line that was first suggested in 1913 to improve connectivity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Now, with the recent collapse of a section of the I-95 highway, its necessity is arguably more prominent than ever. The proposed route would run every 6 minutes along Roosevelt Boulevard
US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), Austin City Council and the CapMetro Board of Directors have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project running from 38th Street to Oltorf to Yellow Jacket. This route was initially one of five options revealed in March and was selected after planning data
Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Caltrain’s electrification project has reached a new milestone, as electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines have commenced testing. These initial tests will take place between Santa Clara and College Park stations on the Santa Clara Drill Track. Testing will then be expanded to the main track, between San
Amtrak Applies for Grants to Improve Northeast Corridor and Long Distance Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20230 Amtrak has submitted applications for nearly 7.3 billion USD in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for 14 Northeast Corridor projects, alongside 716 million USD for 16 projects that would improve reliability and travel times on its long-distance network. It is hoped that this funding will help modernise critical infrastructure, improve stations
Chicago Transit Authority to Begin Construction on New Red Line Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20230 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced plans to begin the final major phase of the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernisation project by constructing four new, fully accessible Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr. In addition, the CTA will also begin rebuilding the southbound Red and Purple
Minnesota’s Northern Lights Express Service Approved for State Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20230 Minnesota’s transportation bill has approved 195 million USD in funding for the Northern Light Express (NLX) passenger rail project from the Twin Cities to Duluth. The Northern Lights Express is a proposed “higher-speed rail service” that would operate between Minneapolis and Duluth using approximately 152 miles of existing BNSF rail corridor. Once
Washington Metro Presents Designs for Future Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20230 The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) is inviting customers to visit a pop-up exhibit at Gallery Place – Chinatown Metro Station to view the design concepts for its future fleet of trains. These new trains are expected to start passenger operations throughout Washington in 2026. The railcars will run on the
Honolulu Rail System to Commence Service on 30 June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20230 The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has announced that the penultimate train has now arrived in Hawaii prior to the Honolulu Rail System commencing passenger service on 30 June this year. The Honolulu Metro is the first rail system to be constructed in Hawaii. It will operate using 20 four-car
Chicago Transit Authority Issues RFP for Red Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20230 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected three prequalified teams to submit proposals for its Red Line Extension (RLE) project. This 3.6 billion USD project will extend rail services by 5.6 miles to Chicago’s Far South Side from the existing southern terminal at 95th Street to 130th Street. As part of this
Brightline Implements SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20230 Brightline has become the first passenger rail service in the world to offer Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband service on its trains. The train operator has partnered with Starlink, which is engineered and operated by SpaceX to provide internet connectivity for its passengers. Brightline to use Starlink Wi-Fi Starlink will be available on Brightline’s
US: New Funding to Advance Interstate Passenger Rail Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the availability of 5.8 million USD in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for its new Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program. This programme will provide funding and technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of IRC agreements, which are passed into law by two or
Amtrak to Upgrade Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20230 Amtrak has announced upcoming procurement packages to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC. These projects will improve trainset maintenance and repairs and inspection and cleaning processes for Amtrak’s existing and future fleet, including new Acela and Amtrak Airo trains. Amtrak’s Seattle King Street Coach Yard
US: $700 Million in FTA Funding to Replace Ageing Passenger Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded 703 million USD in funding to six projects in six states that will replace aging passenger railcars. These projects aim to improve reliability, safety and accessibility on the country’s rail networks. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will receive $200 million to
US: BART Unveils New Rail Inspection Vehicle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20230 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has unveiled a new rail inspection vehicle (RIV) manufactured by MERMEC under the Build America Buy America Act requirements. The RIV will be used to accurately identify potential issues along the track without obstructing regular operations. This will enhance the rider experience by enabling BART to provide
Amtrak Publishes Renderings for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20230 Early construction activities are now underway on Amtrak’s B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, which commenced in March 2023. This work includes replacing ageing wooden ties with new concrete ties, installing new rail and completing track drainage improvements. Meanwhile, Amtrak has also released renderings to display how the tunnel will look once the project
CN, UP and GMXT Create Mexico-US-Canada Intermodal Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20230 Canadian National Railway (CN), Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and GMXT have established Falcon Premium, a new intermodal service between Mexico, the US and Canada. The Falcon Premium intermodal service will directly connect all CN origin points in Canada and Detroit to GMXT’s terminals in Monterrey and Silao in Mexico. CN, Union Pacific
LA SkyRail Express Partners with Keolis to Deliver High-Capacity Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20230 LA SkyRail Express (LASRE) has partnered with Keolis to deliver a high-capacity SkyRail system between Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley and Westside. This project aims to ease congestion on the I-405 Sepulveda corridor by offering a long-term sustainable solution that integrates with the city’s existing transit networks. It is being delivered by
FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has concluded a series of six working group meetings to collaborate with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study. This study was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to evaluate the restoration of daily Amtrak passenger rail services along discontinued long-distance routes, as well as
CPKC and Schneider Sign Intermodal Transport Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20230 Schneider National has signed a multiyear agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to provide an intermodal transportation service on CPKC’s north-south corridor connecting the US and Mexico. Under this agreement, multimodal transport and logistics provider, Schneider will transition its Mexico-US traffic to CPKC starting in mid-May. This will enable its customer
Brightline Unveils Passenger Rail Station at Orlando International Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20230 Brightline has unveiled its passenger station at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and has announced that tickets for the new service will go on sale in May. The newly unveiled 37,350-square-foot station is located adjacent to Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C and connects to terminals A and B via the airport’s
Siemens Mobility to Supply Light Rail Vehicles for Cleveland RTA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20230 The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has selected Siemens Mobility as the preferred vendor to replace its ageing rolling stock. This announcement initiates the process of awarding a contract to Siemens Mobility for the purchase of 24 Siemens S200 rail cars. This contract will also include the option to purchase
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Become CPKC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20230 Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have officially combined to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This move follows authorisation from the US Surface Transportation Board (STB) for the companies to create the first single-line railway connecting Canada, the US and Mexico. A CP locomotive and a KCS locomotive operating on
Amtrak Commences Procurement Phase for East River Tunnel Renewal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20230 As part of the New York East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project, Amtrak has launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a construction contractor to renew two of the tunnel’s four tubes. This work will modernise the tunnel’s infrastructure to improve safety, service capacity, reliability and security for trains operated by Amtrak,
Brightline to Implement Passenger Inventory and Reservation System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20230 Siemens Mobility has announced that Brightline will implement Sqills’ S3 Passenger inventory and reservation system to support its upcoming service expansion to Orlando. The S3 Passenger inventory, ticketing and reservation system will be implemented on Brightline’s network from the start of revenue service to Orlando later this year. Produced by Sqills, a
PANYNJ Begins Rollout of 72 New PATH Rail Cars in New Jersey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20230 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has announced that the first of 72 new rail cars will enter service next week as part of a 1 billion USD Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) Improvement Plan. This plan aims to enhance the passenger experience in northeastern New Jersey by expanding
Alstom Awarded Operations and Maintenance Contract for Maryland Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) Camden and Brunswick Lines. This 367 million EUR (400 million USD) contract was awarded to Alstom by the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) for an initial period of
Washington Metro Competes Yellow Line Rehabilitation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20230 The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has announced that the Yellow Line will reopen on 7 May following the completion of rehabilitation work on the tunnel and bridge between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations. This eight-month project has focussed on safety-critical repairs, including mitigating water intrusion and replacing ageing bridge
Union Pacific to Transfer Chicago Commuter Rail Services to Metra Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20230 Union Pacific has begun the process of transferring its commuter rail services in Chicago to Metra. This transfer is expected to be complete by the first quarter of 2024 and is anticipated to deliver an improved passenger experience. Although most commuter rail services in Chicago are already operated by Metra, some routes
Brightline Showcases Orlando Train Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20230 Brightline has showcased its 135,805-square-foot train maintenance facility in Orlando ahead of the site commencing full service later this year. The 100 million USD Basecamp has been built on 62 acres south of Orlando International Airport. It has already commenced limited operations for commissioning the new Brightline trains, but will begin full
Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20230 Amtrak and the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA) have released findings from a two-year study examining the potential to operate rail services between Scranton and New York. The analysis included operations planning to develop a sample schedule. This includes three roundtrips a day with a travel time of approximately 2
Alstom to Provide 7 Years of Operations and Maintenance for AirTrain Newark Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20230 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) have contracted Alstom to provide operations and maintenance services for its Innovia monorail system, AirTrain Newark for the next 7 years. The contract is valued at approximately 250 million EUR and will run until January
100th New Light Rail Vehicle Enters Service in San Francisco Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20230 The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has added the 100th new four-series light rail vehicle (LRV4) to its fleet as part of its ongoing LRV Fleet Replacement Program. These cars are among 219 light rail vehicles being produced for SFMTA at Siemens Mobility’s facility in Sacramento. SFMTA continues to expand its fleet, operating
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Merger Gains STB Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20230 The US Surface Transportation Board (STB) has provided approval for the merger of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS), subject to certain conditions. This decision will enable CP to exercise control of KCS to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) from 14 April 2023 onwards. STB’s conditions for this merger
Amtrak to Modernise and Expand Washington Union Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20230 Amtrak has announced plans to double capacity at its second-largest station, Washington Union Station, by 2026. With this project, the operator will complete a Concourse Modernization Project to deliver the first set of improvements within Washington Union Station’s 2nd Century plan. This plan consists of multiple projects that aim to triple passenger
MTA Rolls Out First R211 Subway Cars in New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20230 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has commenced the rollout of its new R211 subway cars on New York’s A line. These vehicles are part of the agency’s 535-car order for the R211 model, which includes 440 standard cars, 15 Staten Island Railway five-car trains and 20 open gangway cars. First R211 subway
Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20230 Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) are applying for federal funding to study the feasibility of a new rail service between New York City and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX via Atlanta, GA. This route would extend the Amtrak Crescent line from Meridian, Mississippi to Louisiana and Texas along Interstate 20 (I-20),
Amtrak to Commence Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20230 Amtrak is set to begin early construction work as part of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Maryland. On 10 March, the first project for this programme will commence in the Halethorpe and West Baltimore areas. The planned work includes replacing ageing wooden ties (sleepers) with new concrete ties, installing new rail
Siemens to Construct New Rail Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20230 Siemens Mobility is investing 220 million USD to construct an advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina. This facility will create more than 500 new jobs and will grow the state’s economy by an estimated 1.6 billion USD over 12 years. The new site will consist of a passenger coach
Brightline Sets New Speed Record for Its Trains in Florida Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20230 Brightline has set a new record for operating the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern US after reaching speeds of 130 miles per hour. This achievement took place while completing testing along Brightline’s new 35-mile corridor between Orlando International Airport and Cocoa. Brightline reached speeds of 130 mph during testing between
Thales and TCE to Install CBTC Signalling between Brooklyn and Queens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20230 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded a contract to a consortium consisting of Thales and TC Electric (TCE) to supply communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling on the metro line between Brooklyn and Queens. Under this contract, Thales will supply its SelTrac CBTC technology, while TC Electric will deliver the
Brightline to Rehabilitate St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20230 Brightline has received approval from the United States Coast Guard to rehabilitate the railroad bridge over the St. Lucie River in Stuart, Florida. This project is one of the final elements of Brightline’s Orlando expansion project. St. Lucie River railroad bridge The rehabilitation project will include the replacement of the bridge’s mechanical, electrical
US High-Speed Rail: Too Important to Hit the Buffers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20230 The US could benefit immensely from investment in high-speed rail connections as an effective and sustainable mode of transport. On 21 February, CoMotion LIVE hosted a webinar entitled ‘The Future of High Speed Rail in the US: Why the Hold Up?’ Throughout this discussion, representatives from the California High-Speed Rail Authority,
Siemens Delivers Final Trainset for Brightline’s Orlando Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20230 Siemens Mobility has delivered the ‘Bright Orange 2’ trainset to Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Orlando, completing the operator’s fleet of 10 trains. This vehicle is the last of five new trains to arrive in Florida ahead of the opening of the Brightline Orlando station, which will connect passengers to Orlando
Wildlife Crossings to be Built Over Brightline West High-Speed Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20230 Three wildlife overcrossings are going to be built over Interstate 15 (I-15) and the future Brightline West high-speed rail system, providing a safe path for wildlife such as bighorn sheep. The project will also restore and install desert tortoise fencing and directional wildlife exclusionary fencing. Caltrans, CDFW and Brightline West have agreed
US: Stadler to Develop Battery-Powered Passenger Train in Utah Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20230 Stadler has signed a contract with Utah State University (USU) and ASPIRE Engineering Research Center to develop and test the first battery-powered passenger train in North America. The two-part multiple unit train will be based on Stadler’s FLIRT Akku concept to enable emission-free rail transport on non-electrified routes. Visualisation of the battery-powered
New York’s MTA Unveils New R211 Subway Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20230 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled one of the two R211 open gangway subway trains at its Coney Island Yard in Brooklyn. The new subway cars are currently undergoing testing and are expected to enter revenue service at the end of 2023. New cars are part of a $6.1 billion
$2.5 Billion to Expand Passenger Rail Services in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20230 California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced more than 2.5 billion USD in funding for 16 ongoing public transport projects that will expand and improve transit and passenger rail services throughout the state. This is part of a multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment to upgrade California’s transit system to enhance mobility options and reduce
President Biden Joins Amtrak to Kick Off B&P Tunnel Replacement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20230 On 30 January 2023, Amtrak was joined by President Biden, the US Department of Transportation and Maryland officials to execute the Project Kickoff Agreement for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Baltimore. The partners also celebrated the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Baltimore-DC Building and Construction Trades Council for the first
Brightline to Test Trains at 110mph in Palm Beach County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20230 Brightline has announced that it will start testing trains at 110 miles per hour (177km/h) in northern Palm Beach County from Saturday 11 February. This phase of testing follows similar trials along an 11-mile section of track between Martin and St. Lucie Counties last year. Brightline currently serves Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale,
LA Metro Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for C Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20230 LA Metro has released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the C Line (Green) extension in Los Angeles, California. This project would extend the C Line for 4.5 miles from the existing Marine Station in Redondo Beach to the new Torrance Transit Center. The extension would include two new stations in
US: Inaugural Train Arrives into Grand Central Madison Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20230 The inaugural Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train arrived into Grand Central Madison on 25 January, heralding the opening of the first new major downtown rail terminal in the US in almost 70 years. Grand Central Madison doubles LIRR’s capacity into Manhattan. During its opening period, LIRR customer ambassadors will be available
Amtrak Begins Process of Replacing its Overnight Railcar Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 Just one month after Amtrak sent out a request for information regarding replacement railcars for its overnight routes, the US railroad company has received submissions from ten manufacturers. The request was sent to potential suppliers defining and describing the scope of Amtrak’s overnight train fleet including its Superliner I and II,
New York Governor Announces Interborough Express Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York’s Interborough Express service will be constructed as a light rail line following a recent Planning and Environmental Linkages study. The Interborough Express project was initially announced in 2022 to connect communities in Brooklyn and Queens to 17 subway lines and the Long Island
Brightline Unveils First Look at Orlando Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20230 Brightline has released a video and renderings of the future station at Orlando International Airport in Florida. The 37,350 square foot station will open in Orlando International Airport’s new 80,000 sq. ft. Terminal C, while the airport’s automated people mover will connect passengers to Terminal A and B in under five
New SunRail Station Planned for Universal Orlando Resort Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20230 Orlando’s Right Rail coalition and Universal Orlando Resort have announced plans to open a new SunRail station at the Orange County Convention Center at Universal Orlando. This project will advance the development of SunRail’s Sunshine Corridor programme to offer a commuter rail line between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County
US: $9 Billion in Funding to Improve Services on the Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced nearly 9 billion USD in funding to upgrade and expand passenger rail services along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). These funds will be issued through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program, which has grown significantly thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure
US: Alstom Completes PHX Sky Train APM Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20220 Alstom has completed an extension project for the PHX Sky Train automated people mover (APM) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This 2.5-mile extension improves mulitmodal connections to the airport and increases the system’s capacity in order to enhance the passenger experience at the airport. Successful delivery of the extension to the