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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

InfraStrategies LLC adds principal consultant to team

Sophie Guiny joins the team as an exceptionally accomplished transportation infrastructure funding and financing expert and will be based in the Washington, D.C. office.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2019

Maryland maglev project garners local chambers of commerce support

The Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) train will start with a 36-mile route from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore City.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2019

Texas Central signs with Kiewit unit to prep for high-speed rail install

Mass. Electric will focus on core system, safety elements, including all necessary power, signaling and communications equipment.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One ready for 3rd-party safety assessment

Certifer, as the independent safety assessor, is working with VHO to move the first-of-its-kind certification process forward.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One to build test track in Saudi Arabia

Traveling from Riyadh to Jeddah would take 76 minutes (currently over 10 hours) utilizing the land bridge for passengers/freight.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Alstom unveils design for England's high-speed rail system

HS2 Ltd intends to make a decision on the rolling stock contract award in 2020.

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NewsMay 24, 2019

Proposed FY20 Appropriations bill includes $16.2B for transit, rail

Does not allow the FRA to take back the $2.5 billion in funding that has been provided to the California High-Speed Rail Project.

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NewsMay 22, 2019

California sues to prevent withholding of high-speed rail funds

Filed in federal court in San Francisco, the suit claims the U.S. DOT lacks authority to withhold the $929 million it was due.

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NewsMay 17, 2019

FRA cancels $928M California high-speed rail grant

The FRA added it continues to consider all options regarding the return of $2.5 billion in ARRA funds awarded to CHSRA.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

How European cities are providing surface transport to airports

The priority for interconnection by rail is a particular public policy focus as this encourages alternative means of access to airports versus private car travel.

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