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Oct 30, 2014 · MBTA and CAF Present New Green Line Vehicle Mockup. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has presented a mockup of its future Green Line Type …
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5 days ago · UK: Intercity Battery Train Trial Proves Successful. Angel Trains, Hitachi Rail, and TransPennine Express have successfully trialled an intercity battery train trial in the North of …
Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Taipei’s Wanda Line
18 hours ago · Alstom has delivered the first fully automated Metropolis trainset for the new Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line in Taipei. This 22.8-kilometre medium-capacity metro line will …
Over $1 Billion in Funding for US Intercity Rail Systems
Oct 3, 2024 · The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of more than 1 billion USD in additional funding to support the expansion and modernisation of America’s …
Amtrak Issues RFP for New Long Distance Trains - Railway-News
2 Jan 2024. Amtrak has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to railcar manufacturers to replace its existing Long Distance fleet. This multi-billion-dollar procurement process marks …
InnoTrans 2024: AI in the Mobility Sector | Railway-News
Published. 24 Sep 2024. At this year’s opening ceremony, the two panel discussions focused on AI and its impact and importance for the rail sector. The rolling stock manufacturers were …
Global Rail Trends: A Look around the World of Innovations
May 21, 2024 · The world of rail transport is a tapestry of global trends and innovations, each region contributing its unique solutions and challenges to the broader narrative of rail …
New York’s MTA Unveils New Metro-North Locomotives
6 days ago · United States. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled new SC42-DM dual-mode locomotives built by Siemens Mobility to upgrade the Metro-North …
$1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop
1 day ago · Infrastructure. The Terra Verde joint venture, led by Webuild, has signed a 1.7 billion AUD contract to design and build part of a suburban rail loop in Melbourne, Australia. The …
Hitachi Rail Acquires Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems
Jun 3, 2024 · Hitachi Rail has officially acquired Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems for a price of 1.66 billion EUR. The acquisition was completed on 31 May, extending Hitachi Rail’s …