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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Approves Contractor to Design of Track, Overhead Electrical Systems

After an extensive competitive procurement process, joint venture SYSTRA | TYPSA was awarded the contract with today’s board action.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 10, 2024

Alstom, Siemens Shortlisted to Supply California High-Speed Trains

The identification of the shortlisted teams is a crucial step toward the release of the Request for Proposals and procurement of state-of-the-art electrified high-speed trainsets capable of operating at speeds up to 220 mph.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2023

California High-Speed Rail Releases Design Services RFQ

There are more than 25 active construction sites in California’s Central Valley, with the authority having environmentally cleared 422 miles of the high-speed rail program from the Bay Area to the Los Angeles Basin.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2023

MBTA to Release RFQ for $120 Million Renewable Energy Contract

The agency is also further supporting the Commonwealth’s climate change goals and meeting Clean Energy Standard requirements by recommending that 30% of its power be supplied by Massachusetts solar and wind Renewable Energy Certificates

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 17, 2023

Amtrak Kicks Off Procurement for New Maintenance Facilities

Funded by the IIJA, Amtrak’s facilities upgrade program will prepare more than 20 sites around the country for new trainsets scheduled to enter service in the coming years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 28, 2022

CTA Begins Seeking Contractor Qualifications for Red Line Extension

Commencing work on the RLE project is dependent on securing funding, however, by beginning this process of pre-qualifying potential contractors now will help expedite overall project development and ensure CTA maintains its timeline to begin construction as early as 2025.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2015

Ohio State U. to build CNG station

The university recently issued an RFQ and is evaluating potential locations. Four of its new buses are powered by CNG, and the school says it sees a benefit to converting more of its vehicles to alternative fuels.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2014

Caltrain issues electrification RFQ for San Fran.-to-San Jose line

Key components of the project include an electric power infrastructure and replacing diesel trains with high-performance electric trains.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2014

D.C. DOT issues RFQ for integrated premium transit system

The system, which includes a streetcar network, local bus provisions, and both existing and new transit facilities, is designed to link neighborhoods with attractive transportation alternatives.

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ArticlesMay 22, 2013

How to Develop a Successful Transit Facility Project

Part one of a two-part series, this article discusses some factors that should be considered — funding sources, feasibility and site viability — before an organization issues a Request for Qualifications or a Request for Proposal.

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