North American rail industry news
Latest railroad industry news from the USA, Canada and Mexico, including passenger and freight operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
DreamSuite concept targets night train market
Speaking to Railway Gazette International at the Rail Innovation Exhibition in London on February 13, FTS said DreamSuite does not simply transfer airline seats to rail, as the technical constraints and requirements are too different, not least that train seats need to be harder-wearing.
‘Every dollar is accounted for’, says California High Speed Rail Authority as Trump administration announces review
USA: ‘With multiple independent federal and state audits completed, every dollar is accounted for, and we stand by the progress and impact of this project’, California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri said after recently appointed US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a review of federal funding for the project.
Boston operator launches battery train procurement
USA: Keolis Commuter Services has issued a request for proposals for the supply of seven battery-electric multiple-units for use on Boston’s Fairmount Line from 2028. It is also seeking proposals to finance the order under a leasing agreement.
Cadence consortium selected to develop 300 km/h Toronto – Québec high speed railway
CANADA: The Cadence consortium has been selected to co-design and build, finance, operate and maintain a 300 km/h high speed railway between Toronto and Québec City, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced.
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.
Hydrogen loco development to incorporate genset and hybrid technology
Austin Light Rail construction procurement gets underway
Extension of Tren Maya to Belize and Guatemala proposed as rail freight investment ramps up
Mexico: Guided buses challenge urban rail projects
Philadelphia fare payment upgrade contract awarded
Stepping into the future with Atlanta’s next metro train
Wagon services to be offered at Texas storage site
Phoenix Rail rises with acquisition of Lehigh Valley Rail Management
Fort Bliss rail yard expansion contract awarded
First Montréal Charger loco delivered to Exo
Ottawa’s O-Train starts phased reopening
GO Transit coach refurbishment contract awarded
Gatineau – Ottawa tramway studies to begin
Mexico: Tren Maya is up and running
Programme manager selected to oversee Austin’s starter light rail line
New York Subway battery-diesel maintenance locos approved for use
Amtrak track renewals train ready for delivery
US rail industry supplier rebrands subsidiaries