Amtrak announces Stephen Gardner as its new President and CEO
Amtrak has announced that Stephen Gardner is to replace its current President and CEO, Bill Flynn, when he retires in January 2022.
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Amtrak celebrates a successful 2021 fiscal year and COVID-19 recovery
Amtrak’s 2021 fiscal year highlights the company’s successful COVID-19 recovery, with ridership and revenue growth, and the introduction of new projects and initiatives for the future.
Amtrak to roll out new ticketing kiosks across the United States
Amtrak’s new, state-of-the-art kiosks will provide a consistent and improved experience for customers.
Brightline relaunch date set with improved travel experiences
Brightline will return to service between its Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach stations on 8 November 2021, and offer multiple service enhancements and investments to the travel experience.
U.S. high-speed rail a ‘transformational climate investment’, says USHSR
The U.S. High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) has issued a call to Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act as it includes billions of investment to make high-speed rail a reality in the U.S.
CSX awarded climate award for its emissions reduction programme
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry have named CSX as a 2021 Climate Leadership Award recipient in recognition of the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
VIDEO: Watch NJ TRANSIT’s AquaTrack machines remove leaves from tracks
NJ TRANSIT has begun utilising two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.
Amtrak and PIP to transform William H. Gray 30th Street Station by 2025
Amtrak and Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia have reached an agreement for the restoration and renovation of Philadelphia’s historic building, the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.
U.S. high-speed rail line between Bakersfield and Palmdale moves step closer
California High-Speed Rail Authority directors have approved the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the approximately 80-mile Bakersfield to Palmdale project alignment section.
Humatics awarded MTA contract to develop interoperable UWB train positioning
Humatics has been awarded a contract by the New York MTA to develop an interoperable Ultra Wideband solution to be used in train control applications.
Long Island Rail Road announces activation of Wi-Fi in Atlantic Terminal
MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has announced that Wi-Fi is now available in Atlantic Terminal and cell connectivity for Verizon subscribers in the LIRR tunnel between Atlantic Terminal and Bedford Avenue.
Planning for Palmdale high-speed rail station takes step forward
The proposed Palmdale Station will transform the North Los Angeles County area, and will serve as a connection point for the California high-speed rail network, Metrolink and Brightline West.
Brightline West acquires site in Las Vegas for high-speed rail station
Located at the south end of the famed Las Vegas Blvd., the 110-acre location will create a convenient hub for passengers to connect easily upon arrival in Las Vegas.
Amtrak announces $7.3 billion investment in new train fleet
Amtrak's investment includes a contract with Siemens Mobility for the manufacture of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains, including dual power and hybrid battery trains.
Proposed infrastructure investments across America include rail projects
USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration intends to award $905.25 million to 24 highway and rail projects in 18 states under the FY 2021 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant programme.
