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Trump Administration cuts funding for California’s high-speed rail
The FRA has cancelled 175 million dollars in federal funding for California high-speed rail, as officials criticise mismanagement and escalating project costs.
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Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. join for Operation Clear Track
During rail safety week, Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. are using Operation Clear Track to reduce deaths and injuries near railroad tracks and crossings.
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Amtrak award contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Programme
Amtrak have reached a new milestone in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Programme with the selection of the first of three major construction contractors.
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Caltrain celebrates electrification project milestone
Caltrain, Balfour Beatty and PG&E are celebrating a major electrification milestone with the energisation of the second Traction Power Substation.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority closer to buying first trainsets
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors have approved the release of a RFG for the United States’ first 220mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
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More Amtrak Airo trainsets ordered to meet surging demand
Amtrak have executed a contract option for 10 more Amtrak Airo trainsets, bring the overall total to 83 units.
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Alstom to supply 60 single-level coach cars to Connecticut Department of Transportation
Alstom and CTDOT have confirmed an order for 60 single-level coach cars valued at approximately €285 million.
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Amtrak survey depicts overwhelming support for passenger rail
A newly released Amtrak poll has highlighted the strong support among American voters for continued investment in passenger rail.
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CN to modernise 60 additional locomotives with Wabtec
CN and Wabtec have announced an order to improve the fuel efficiency and performance of CN’s existing fleet.
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Amtrak to improve Northeast Corridor track
Amtrak are planning major infrastructure renewal work for the Northeast Corridor over the summer period to deliver future train travel improvements for passengers.
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Images: CHSRA complete overcrossing in Fresno County
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have announced the completion of the Elkhorn Avenue overcrossing in Fresno County.
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Video: Brightline celebrate completion of Orlando construction
Brightline are celebrating the completion of the Orlando expansion which generated more than 10,000 jobs and over $6.4 billion in economic impact for Florida.
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Video: Electric trains run on Caltrain corridor for the first time
Caltrain have reached an electrification milestone as electric trains operated under power from the overhead contact system (OCS) for the first time.
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Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network
Amtrak has applied for approximately $716 million in FRA funding for proposals that would upgrade existing routes and add new services.
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FRA announce Railroad Crossing Elimination funding for 63 Projects
FRA have awarded more than $570 million in funding to 63 projects in 32 states as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Programme.
