By the end of June, the seven finalists in the Federal Railroad Administration’s Maglev Deployment Program are required to submit plans to construct maglev in their respective states.
Autoritat del Transport Metropolita Spa (ATM), the local transportation authority acting on behalf of the Regional Government of Catalunya, the Municipality of Barcelona and other local Municipalities and Authorities, chose the Group TramMet consortium for its 16.8 km light rail project.
Designated quiet zones and the decibel level of train horns were topics raised at one of eight public hearings held by the Federal Railroad Association.
Amtrak has unveiled a dramatic new plan to expand its passenger service and increase its fledgling freight business.
Patentes Talgo, S.A. of Spain rang in the New Year with several announcements.