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The $98.9 million fleet overhaul will fully renew all 98 of VIA's Canadian-built cars and reduce their energy requirements by up to 20 percent. The $5.8 million Renaissance rolling stock project will upgrade 21 cars to offer new levels of accessibility for travelers with special requirements.
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Critics argue that the extremely costly project is inherently risky in a country due to experience a rapid decline in population, while airlines are increasing budget services, according to the report.
Read More →Will support the $8.4 million Mount Vernon Siding Extension Project, which will reduce intercity passenger and freight rail congestion, add rail capacity and improve a substantial bottleneck, providing long-term benefits to both Amtrak’s Cascades service as well as freight operations.
Read More →The Clipper Card fare payment system will be used once the Warm Springs Extension opens in 2015.
Read More →The scope of work includes operations; maintenance of a fleet of diesel locomotives and commuter railcars; customer service; station and facility maintenance; and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the portion of the Brunswick Line owned by MTA.
Read More →Brian Riley takes over for Wayne Terry who recently retired after working at the agency for 42 years.
Read More →With a reported $16.5 billion in projects, New York City Transit again tops the list, with the amount of streetcar projects in North America continuing to grow. Total project purse grows nearly 50% over 10 years.
Read More →The “Another Train Coming” rail safety device is designed to enhance pedestrian safety around the tracks. The warning system consists of active signs in all four quadrants of the rail crossing, with an LED text message that reads, “DANGER, Another Train Coming,” as well as an audio component that repeatedly sounds the message.
Read More →A $20 billion proposal to modernize the London Underground through a public-private partnership (PPP) has been given the green light by the Board of London Transport, the body that oversees the subway.
Read More →Alstom Transport will support the modernization of the manufacturing sites of Transmashholding and the development of a new generation of rolling stock adapted to the Russian market.
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