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Brightline welcomes first Bright Blue 2 train in Orlando
The Bright Blue 2 has arrived in Orlando, the train represents Brightline’s commitment to creating the country’s first and only private high-speed rail network.
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Draft business plan issued to develop sustainable transportation system
The CHSRA have issued its Draft 2022 business plan for public review and comment, which outlines plans to build a clean, electrified high-speed rail system in the Central Valley.
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Siemens Mobility provide sustainable locomotives for Montreal’s Exo
Siemens Mobility have been awarded a contract to modernise Montreal’s Exo train fleet with 10 Charger locomotives, an industry leading sustainability platform.
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NY Governor announces $76.4 million rail freight infrastructure investments
The $76.4 million funding from the Governor aims to renew and modernise rail freight infrastructure in New York.
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Caltrain celebrates completion of final foundation for electrification project
Caltrain is celebrating the completion of the final foundation for the new 25kV ac OCS that will support the deployment of electric trains.
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Women in Transportation Seminar recognise CHSRA for diversity achievements
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have received an award in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of women in transportation.
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Union Pacific places milestone order for battery-electric locomotives
Union Pacific Railroad's order for 10 FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives marks the largest investment in battery technology by a North American railroad.
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Best ever annual on-time performance recorded for Long Island Rail Road
MTA Long Island Rail Road has announced that 96.3 per cent of their trains operated on-time over the course of 2021, the best total annual on-time performance since modern record-keeping began.
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Brightline breaks ground on new Boca Raton station
U.S. passenger operator, Brightline, has broken ground on its new and fifth station at Boca Raton, which has been described as "a game-changer" for the city.
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Union Pacific welcomes Schneider as part of its intermodal service offering
Union Pacific Railroad has announced it will be the primary intermodal rail transportation provider in the western U.S. for Schneider, effective January 2023.
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Canadian Pacific recognised as a global leader in sustainability
Canadian Pacific has ranked 34th overall on the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, and was the top performing freight transportation company evaluated globally.
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Burbank to L.A. high-speed rail section one step closer to construction
Approval has been given on the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Burbank to Los Angeles high-speed rail project section.
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Double-track project signed to improve freight operations in Indiana
A project has been signed to add 17 miles of double-track main line to improve freight and commuter operations in northern Indiana.
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Amtrak celebrates anniversary of Operation Lifesaver with unique train
'See Tracks? Think Train!’ has been emblazoned onto one of Amtrak’s P-42 locomotives to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, an organisation dedicated to railroad safety education.
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CHSRA reaches federal funding match one year ahead of schedule
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed its federal funding match requirements, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, a year ahead of schedule.
