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Additional agreement added to current Cuban railway restoration contract
A visit from the President of the Republic of Cuba to Moscow has prompted an additional agreement to be signed to the existing contract.
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North American railroads need a better relationship with the supply chain
A Paper has been released to identify how the relationships between North American railroads and the freight supply chain can be improved.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases 2019 Sustainability Report
The annual report covers the Authority’s sustainability activities from 1 January to 31 December 2018, and details the contributions of the California high-speed rail project toward the State of California’s social equity, environmental and economic development objectives.
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Norfolk Southern announces Chief Financial Officer transition
Norfolk Southern have experienced a change at the top; Mark George has been named as the new Chief Financial Officer who will succeed Cindy Earhart when she retires.
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Federal grant awarded for new Amtrak Midwest passenger rolling stock
Expected to enter service from 2020, the new rolling stock will increase seating capacity and improve accessibility for disabled passengers.
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U.S. DOT makes $244 million of funding available for Capital Rail Projects
Including both passenger and freight projects, the U.S. DOT plans to invest in projects that increase rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability.
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Norfolk Southern successfully rolls out TOP21 operating plan
Norfolk Southern has rolled out the new TOP21 operating plan, which saw a seamless changeover with minimal impact to customer service and network operations.
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Ultra-high-speed rail study revealed for Pacific Northwest
Ultra-high-speed rail transportation could radically transform the Pacific Northwest by decreasing travel times, improving overall mobility and boosting economic growth.
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Phase 1 work begins on US South Coast Rail project
Commuter rail service between Boston and south-eastern Massachusetts is to be restored as construction work for Phase 1 of South Coast Rail project begins.
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Grant of $60.76 million will expand light rail capacity in Dallas, Texas
Platform extensions will see stations able to accommodate three-car trains carrying more passengers.
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Rob Padgette named as new Managing Director of the Capitol Corridor
Rob Padgette will take on his new role as the Capitol Corridor’s Managing Director from 1 July 2019.
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Proposed Uinta Basin Railway considers environmental impact
The Uinta Basin Railway project, a proposed freight line connection in Utah, is considering the environmental impact of its construction and operation.