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Brightline partners with ride-sharing company Lyft
The privately owned, inter-city passenger rail service in the U.S. is supporting multi-modal transportation and simplifying the travel experience for their users…
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Top 10 reasons to bring high-speed rail to America
According to the US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR), congestion relief, safety, economic development and an alternative to flying are just some of the top 10 reasons to bring high-speed rail to America...
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Amtrak’s entire Acela Express fleet receives interior upgrade
The Acela Express fleet, that travels along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Boston and Washington, D.C., is to be refreshed to improve the customer experience…
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Downtown Bakersfield’s high-speed rail station has been approved
California High-Speed Rail Authority have worked with the City of Bakersfield to create a plan for the future, focused on improving the rail connections and developing Downtown Bakersfield…
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Texas Bullet Train will be connected with Amtrak’s routes
The Texas Bullet Train will now provide a direct connection between Amtrak routes serving the two commercial hubs, helping to facilitate interstate train travel and enhancing the value of the project to travellers nationwide…
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Texas Central has announced a new project manager for the Bullet Train
Bechtel, the largest construction company in the U.S., has agreed to work with Texas Central on project management services regarding the Texas Bullet Train…
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Union Pacific is upgrading 10 locomotives to EPA Tier 4 switchers
Union Pacific has worked closely with Progress Rail since 2015 on an updated, emission-reducing Tier 4 switcher design and now it will be used to update the fleet…
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California State receives over $1 billion for rail service improvements
Metrolink receives their biggest ever grant of $875 million, demonstrating California’s dedication to improving public transport and the sustainability of their networks…
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Montana’s rail infrastructure receives $2.1 million investment
As part of Union Pacific’s plans to spend $3.3 billion across its network this year, Montana’s rail tracks will undergo maintenance and upgrading works…
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Mathew Sturges announced as new FRA Deputy Administrator
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced that Mathew Sturges has been appointed Deputy Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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Metra has launched an $84.8 million network-wide improvement plan
Including improvements on crossings, signalling technology, bridges, stations and railroad ties, Metra is spending nearly $85 million on ensuring their transportation service is of high quality…
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Opening of Connecticut’s Hartford Line service has been scheduled
The new rail service will not only transform the region’s transportation network but also marks the beginning of intense economic development…
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Auburn’s Grade Crossing Protective Fund grants have been approved
Following the city's request, more than $30,000 for rail crossing safety has been granted to Auburn, meaning the illumination, visibility and overall safety of the crossings will be improved…
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Union Pacific invests $22.3 million in Idaho’s transportation infrastructure
Union Pacific plans to spend $3.3 billion across its network this year, following investments totalling approximately $34 billion from 2008-2017…
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Request for Qualifications issued for GO Rail expansion project
Toronto is investing $21.3 billion to transform the GO Rail network from a commuter transit system to a regional rapid transit system and the GO Rail expansion project is a key part of the transformation…
