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Amtrak has begun construction on a new maintenance facility at the Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to enhance customer experience and maintain its new Airo and Acela trains.
Amtrak will upgrade Seattle’s King Street Coach Yard with a $300 million project, improving maintenance and preparing for new Airo trains, while supporting sustainability and growing ridership.
Amtrak and Google have partnered to provide real-time train information in Google Search, encouraging more sustainable travel options and supporting Amtrak's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
The Federal Railroad Administration has signed a $3 billion grant agreement for Brightline West, the first U.S. high-speed rail project, set to connect Southern California and Las Vegas with trains travelling over 200 mph by 2028.
The World Rail Market Study reports a 2.7% annual growth in the global rail supply market from 2021 to 2023, driven by strong investments and rising demand for sustainable transport.
Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver are partnering with law enforcement nationwide for Operation Clear Track, a campaign to raise awareness and enforce rail safety.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Union Pacific's community grants supporting local initiatives, Great Northern's biodiversity efforts and GTR's award-winning solar energy project.
Nomad Digital has launched North America's first full-route gigabit connectivity network for Caltrain, enhancing passenger Wi-Fi and digital services on the newly electrified San Francisco-San Jose line.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover a Freightliner locomotive named in honour of railway advocate Pete Waterman, railway safety training initiatives in Portsmouth schools and Amtrak's new art installation at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and Brisbane have settled key issues, paving the way for rail expansion and environmental improvements in the Baylands.
A new bill designed to fast-track train electrification projects and support California's climate goals has passed the legislature and is now awaiting the governor's approval.
Amtrak has started construction on a modern replacement for the 1907 Connecticut River Bridge, aimed at improving train speeds and reducing delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.
Alstom has sold its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG to strengthen its balance sheet while continuing to focus on advanced signalling technologies.
The Newport News Transportation Center, a new Amtrak hub, will open on 22 August 2024, offering enhanced travel options and modern amenities for Amtrak Virginia and regional bus users.
MBTA has signed an agreement with Hyundai Rotem to add 41 more state-of-the-art bi-level commuter rail cars to its fleet, enhancing service and comfort for passengers.
