The mock-up was built to help engineers in the design and manufacturing process for the fleet of commuter railcars ordered by SEPTA from United Transit Systems, and will offer a first glimpse of 120 new railcars purchased.
Northern California builders support transit plan. High-speed rail capable of pollution-free operation. Air France considers expanding into high-speed rail.
Platform centers on three principles that they’d like to see be addressed during the upcoming reauthorization of the Federal transportation bill: to fully fund repairs for American roads, bridges and mass transit; to lead the country in combating energy dependence and climate change; and to cut red tape and bureaucracy to deliver projects more quickly.
Also a key solution to tackle climate change, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and boost the economic competitiveness of our population centers, Andrew Darrel, VP for Living Cities Program said.
Delivery of CWR for Caltrain will begin in the late third quarter of this year, while delivery for Metrolink project is set to be completed during fourth quarter of 2008.
APTA survey reveals the most common limitation is budgetary, with 65 percent reporting insufficient revenue to operate additional service.
Overall, MARTA improved its July ridership numbers across the board, including a 12.9 percent increase in rail, a 13.6 percent increase in bus and an 18.2 percent increase in paratransit services.
The delivery of 10 three-car Contessa trains, valued at approximately $118 million, are capable of crossing the bridge between Denmark and Sweden despite the different rail infrastructures used in both countries.
Fines issued for foul language. Luxury rail tour company ends operations. High-speed rail may delay maglev plans.
This will be the first time that operation of a fully electrified German S-Bahn has been awarded in its entirety to a private operator following a call for tenders.
The allocations are contingent upon passage of the 2008-09 California budget, which is currently at a standstill. Depending on how the budget handles transportation funds, some of the allocations could be withdrawn.
Chicago to remove bar cars. Miami to propose transit cuts. No vote allowed on transit tax.
Overall, Amtrak ridership system-wide was also up for July with more than 2.7 million passengers, an increase of almost 14 percent over the same month last year.
Experience in the design of highways, bridges, ports and rail systems will compliment URS’ existing Alaskan capabilities in environmental planning and design, according to URS.
Prop. 1 would provide $9.9 billion to help build the first U.S. high-speed rail system, which would run between San Francisco and San Diego.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams had encouraged eclipse viewers to take mass transit to their destinations for safety and congestion relief.
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