SelTrac CBTC to control street-running trams as Muni resignalling agreed
USA: Hitachi Rail has won a contract to modernise signalling on San Francisco’s Muni light rail network using its SelTrac communications-based train control equipment.
New York: Subway operator seeks supplier support
Tim Mulligan is heading up a newly created rolling stock programme office at New York MTA, tasked with widening and deepening the relationship between the authority and its supply chain. He explained the plans to Nick Kingsley.
Austin Light Rail construction procurement gets underway
USA: The procurement process has begun for a contract to design and build Austin Light Rail Phase 1.
Mexico: Guided buses challenge urban rail projects
While Mexico is enjoying a renaissance in rail investment at a national level, urban rail projects in several cities are coming under threat from cheaper bus options and Chinese-backed ART technology. Michael Dreyer reports.
Philadelphia fare payment upgrade contract awarded
USA: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has awarded Cubic Transportation Systems a $211m contract to design, install and operate its SEPTA Key 2.0 next-generation fare payment system.
Incoming Uruguayan government commits to Montevideo light rail
URUGUAY: The national government elected in the autumn is to ‘carry to an end’ Montevideo’s proposed tram-train project by the end of its term.