May 4, 2010
Nation plans to spend an estimated $300 billion to meet its 2020 goal for high-speed rail.
March 24, 2010
Will focus on Northeast Corridor and conduct the necessary planning activities required to provide: a major reduction in trip times between Washington, D.C. and New York and New York and Boston; a significant increase in the number of train frequencies; and determining the feasibility of increasing top speeds up to 220 mph.
February 23, 2010
The Sacramento facility, which employs more than 700 people and recently underwent a $26 million expansion, is the only permanent, light-rail vehicle manufacturing facility in the U.S.
November 25, 2009
Terms of the contract include regular professional exchanges and provide for simpler commissioning of joint research and development work. The framework agreement covers an initial period up to Dec. 31, 2014.
July 29, 2009
CTA bus drivers need help deterring harassment. Transit security officer training in question. Midwest governors seek HSR funds.
July 23, 2009
Will partner to establish high-speed train service in the Los Angeles Corridor, utilizing Metro-owned facilities and rights-of-way.
July 22, 2009
Rail crash safeguards not always used. Foreign rail firms looking to stimulus . Motorcoach from 1937 rescued, renovated.
July 1, 2009
Midwest High Speed Rail Association is asking the state of Illinois to seek $10 million in ARRA funds to conduct a detailed alternatives analysis and environmental study for the route.
June 5, 2009
No rep. from Nev. at HSR conference. Congress: Florida risks losing future funding. Northern Calif. transit faces service cuts.
June 4, 2009
Session was an opportunity for state leaders to share their ideas with the Obama administration about the future of high-speed trains in America.
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