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NewsApril 23, 2021

Stadler Taps Knorr-Bremse for MARTA Railcar Brake Systems

The long-term contract includes braking systems for up to 254 railcars with an option for an additional 100 railcars.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Metra Challenges Industry to Prototype Zero-Emission Locomotives

The Metra board recently approved the issuance of an RFP that will ask manufacturers to propose solutions to convert three of Metra’s older F40PH-3 diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power.

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NewsApril 16, 2021

DART and Trinity Metro Rail Lines to Connect at DFW Airport Following Resolution

With revenue service scheduled for 2023, the 26-mile Silver Line project will traverse seven cities between DFW Airport, Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano, and include 10 new stations.

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NewsApril 12, 2021

Metrolink Receives FRA Grant for Suicide Prevention Campaign

The 12-month campaign will address the issue of suicides along the system through training, public engagement, and awareness.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

N.Y. MTA, City Partner to Accelerate Transit Accessibility Upgrades

The new zoning proposal incentivizes private developers to design their buildings to incorporate public station accessibility projects or build the improvements at nearby MTA stations.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

Alstom Acquires Helion Hydrogen Power

The acquisition will help support Alstom’s innovation in hydrogen technology for the railway sector, in addition to the implementation of its Alstom in Motion strategic plan.

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NewsMarch 30, 2021

L.A. Metro Awards Contracts for High-Capacity Rail Project

Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners – Bechtel and LA SkyRail Express receive contracts for pre-development work on heavy rail and monorail concepts.

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NewsMarch 30, 2021

LIRR Unveils Real-Time Seating Availability, Trip Planning Tech

Changes to digital screens, station announcements, and the agency’s Train Time app will detail real-time seat availability for approaching trains by a customer’s location.

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NewsMarch 23, 2021

Siemens Launches Portfolio for Rail Vehicle Components

Pantographs, propulsion systems, bogies, brakes, and onboard power supplies are just some of the offerings included in the company's MoComp portfolio.

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NewsMarch 11, 2021

Amtrak to Restore Daily Long-Distance Train Service

Service will be restored for 12 long-distance routes starting in May, and hundreds of furloughed employees will be called back to work.

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