MENU
SEARCHOnce established, the joint venture plans to produce railcars on order for public authorities and communities to improve public transit, commuter and regional rail service.
St. Charles, Mo.'s American Railcar Industries Inc. (ARI) and Ohio-based US Railcar LLC (USR) announced the formation of a joint venture — US Railcar Co. LLC (US Railcar Co.) — which will design, manufacture and sell Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).
US Railcar Co. will be led by President/CEO Michael P. Pracht, a rail industry veteran with extensive experience with the world's rail transportation companies.
ARI will provide US Railcar Co. with its experience in the production of railcars and ARI representatives will comprise half of the board of the joint venture. Representatives of Value Recovery Group Inc. (VRG), which purchased USR assets from the Colorado Railcar Manufacturing Co. (Colorado Railcar) in late 2008. VRG will comprise half of the Board and will bring to the venture government contracting experience.
Once established, the joint venture plans to produce railcars on order for public authorities and communities to improve public transit, commuter and regional rail service.
The US Railcar Co. DMU was prototyped by Colorado Railcar through a demonstration project in 2002 and is currently the only DMU that is fully compliant with Federal Railroad Administration passenger equipment safety regulations as stated in 49 CFR Part 238.
Available in both regional and intercity configurations, the US Railcar Co. DMU is suited for incremental corridor development at speeds from 79 mph to 90 mph.
Platform enhancements currently anticipated include a diesel-electric upgrade, increasing speeds to 125 mph.
Operation Lifesaver awarded $220,200 in grants to 12 states to support rail safety campaigns focused on grade crossing awareness and trespass prevention.
Read More →
The survey showed that commute trips still make up the majority of ridership, with most riders boarding 2 to 3 days a week, reflecting hybrid work schedules. Two-thirds of Caltrain riders have access to a car, while 37% of Caltrain riders are considered low-income.
Read More →
Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.
Read More →
In this Consultant Roundtable, Carmen C. Cham shares insights on how agencies can create spaces that are intuitive, connected and built for long-term impact.
Read More →
The Red Line Extension Project will provide the Far South Side of Chicago with rapid rail transit for the first time by extending the Red Line by 5.5 miles from 95th Street to 130th Street, including the construction of four new Red Line stations at 103rd, 111th, Michigan, and 130th streets.
Read More →
Every year, more than 2,000 incidents and 300 fatalities occur at railroad crossings nationwide.
Read More →
The Siemens CBTC System, Trainguard MT, in compliance with New York Subway Interoperability Interface Specifications, enables trains to run as close as 90 seconds apart, using next-generation signaling and continuous communication to keep operations moving seamlessly.
Read More →
While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.
Read More →
With more than 59,400,000 boardings since the service’s debut, the A Line’s utilization surpassed that of all other RTD rail services in 2025, the agency reported.
Read More →
The plan outlines funding for transit operations, capital projects, and freight and passenger rail initiatives, as state officials seek public input on priorities shaping mobility and infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
Read More →