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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Bombardier to provide 25 more German double-deck trainsets

The order is based upon two framework agreements signed with DB in 2008 and 2013. Delivery of the 25 trainsets is scheduled to start in 2019.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2016

VW windfall could help clean up diesel train emissions at Chicago's Union Station

Agreement stipulates the money from the German automaker must be used to reduce lung- and heart-damaging nitrogen oxides emitted by diesel trains, buses, ferries and equipment.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2016

First rebuilt Metra locomotive returns to service

Albertville, Ala.-based Progress Rail Services Corp. was awarded the contract in 2015 to rebuild 41 EMD F40PH-2 and F40PHM-2 locomotives to “like new” condition.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2016

Brightline unveils Siemens trainsets under construction

The first completed trainset is expected to be delivered to Brightline later this year. Brightline is scheduled to begin service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach beginning in mid-2017.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2016

Cummins receives Tier 4 cert. for QSK95 locomotives

At 4400 hp (3281 kW), the QSK95 achieves the highest output of any 16-cylinder high-speed diesel and is capable of a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/hr) as a prime mover.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2016

Wabtec delivers first Tier 4 commuter locomotive to Metrolinx

Its MotivePower subsidiary also signed a $97 million contract with Metrolinx to build an additional 16 Tier 4 locomotives that will be based on a similar platform and include AC propulsion.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Metra seeks firm to manufacture up to 367 new railcars

Chicago rail agency seeks 10 cars now, with maximum purchase over the life of 7-year contract.

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Videosby StaffNovember 11, 2015

360-Degree View of London Crossrail Locomotive Journey through Tunnel

The construction locomotives are used to carry people and materials through the tunnels. This gives passengers a unique opportunity to explore Crossrail's recently completed tunnels 130 feet below ground.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2015

Alstom wins lucrative Indian locomotive contract

he total contract is worth about $3.2 billion and includes the set-up of a plant at Madhepura (Bihar state) and two maintenance depots at Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh state) and Nagpur (Maharashtra state).

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2015

Siemens wins $118M SEPTA electric locomotive contract

The modern electric locomotives will replace an aging locomotive fleet to support SEPTA’s efforts to expand capacity and provide more efficient and reliable service for its ridership along SEPTA’s regional rail lines.

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