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Although it is slow to take off in the U.S., there are plenty of possible benefits that could be derived through public-private partnerships, design-build and more. Experts are quick to point out, however, that it is not a magic bullet for completing construction projects.
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A visual sneak peek of BART's new fleet of the future train car model.
Read More →ALSTOM and Siemens will work together to build a high-speed trainset that will be compatible with all major networks throughout western Europe.
Read More →The DAS system gives trams drivers advanced warning of a potential impact with pedestrians, bikers, other vehicles, or objects obstructing the tram tracks.
Read More →Won UITP’s award for Intermodal Innovation for Latin America for its Innovia Monorail 300 system for the São Paulo Metro. The monorail’s advantages include its high passenger capacity combined with the fact that the system is cost effective to introduce as it does not require major infrastructure or civil works.
Read More →Two signal companies, Ansaldo STS USA and Alstom Signaling Inc., which designed and manufactured the automatic train control components for the Metro system, are providing technical assistance to the NTSB investigation.
Read More →The new cars will offer increased reliability, while reducing operating costs — a substantial improvement over the increasing expense of maintaining the older cars.
Read More →Midwest High Speed Rail Association is asking the state of Illinois to seek $10 million in ARRA funds to conduct a detailed alternatives analysis and environmental study for the route.
Read More →The pair will succeed Jochen Eickholt, who has been appointed integration manager for the announced merger of Siemens' and Alstom's mobility businesses.
Read More →During this phase of the project, the trains will undergo various tests, including dynamic testing at speeds of approximately 50 mph up to approximately 62 mph.
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