METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Rail

NewsDecember 15, 2021

Amtrak Announces Flynn to Retire, Names Gardner as New President/CEO

Stephen J. Gardner will be appointed as the company’s new president and CEO, effective January 17, 2022.

Read More →
NewsDecember 9, 2021

Hitachi, Alstom to Build HS2 Trains in Britain

The operational train, capable of operating at maximum speeds of 225mph (360 km/h), will reduce journey times for passengers.

Read More →
NewsDecember 7, 2021

Cost of Caltrain Electrification Increases, Project on Track for 2024

The cost will require an additional $462 million over the initial estimate for the project, $129 million over the estimate made by the Federal Transit Administration earlier this year.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsDecember 2, 2021

NTSB Issues Safety Alert Warning of Wheel Movement on Rail Transit Trains, Commuter Railroads

Safety Alert 083 “Passenger Railcar Wheelset Alert” urges transit agencies and commuter railroads to address a condition in which wheels on certain railcars in the Washington Metro system moved outward from their mounted position on the axle.

Read More →
NewsDecember 1, 2021

WMATA to Maintain Reduced Rail Service Through Year End

Metro said it expects to update its service plans before the end of the calendar year. 

Read More →
NewsDecember 1, 2021

Alstom Transferring Bombardier’s V300 ZEFIRO Very High-Speed Train Contribution to Hitachi Rail

Alstom will continue to honor its obligations under the existing orders for Rolling Stock from Trenitalia and ILSA to ensure a seamless transition.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsNovember 30, 2021

Alstom Signs Agreement with Metrolinx to Overhaul Commuter Railcars

The mid-life overhaul and upgrades of the cars will be performed over a two-year period, requiring the vehicles to be stripped down, overhauling parts, and producing newly refurbished BiLevel cars for the GO Transit fleet.

Read More →
NewsNovember 29, 2021

FRA, FTA Representatives Visit Testing of Caltrain’s All-New Stadler Multilevel EMU Trainsets

The trainsets were designed specifically for Caltrain by Stadler to meet the evolving needs of the industry, its workforce, and its riders while reducing carbon emissions.

Read More →
NewsNovember 23, 2021

More than 90% of TTC Employees Disclose Vaccination Status in Advance of Mandate

As of earlier this week, 91% of unionized and 95% of non-unionized employees have shared their status, with the vast majority already fully vaccinated.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsNovember 22, 2021

Metro-North, CTDOT Bring PTC, Signal System to Waterbury Branch

With the activation of the Waterbury Branch, all parts of Metro-North are now operating in PTC.

Read More →