The future of rail in Europe: Future Rail Issue 88 is out now
In this issue: the European year of rail, the impact of Covid-19 on heritage railways,...
Patriot Rail Company to acquire US short line operator SLGW
US-based Patriot Rail Company has enhanced its portfolio with the addition of Salt Lake Garfield...
BNSF and Wabtec begin pilot test of battery-electric locomotive in US
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Wabtec have commenced the testing of battery-electric locomotives in revenue...
US completes implementation of key rail safety technology
The US has completed the implementation of positive train control (PTC), a rail safety technology,...
MTA Railroads install commuter rail safety technology in all trains
US-based MTA Metro has completed the installation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) commuter rail...
Canadian Pacific to pilot hydrogen-powered locomotive
Canadian Pacific (CP), a transcontinental railway in Canada and the US, has announced its plans...
Sound Transit Board’s 2021 budget approval supports light rail expansion
Seattle-based Sound Transit’s Board has approved a 2021 budget.
Amtrak, DelDOT and DTC announce completion of Delaware third track project
Amtrak, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) have completed...
US grants $638m for light rail extension project in Phoenix
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has granted $638m to complete a 5.5-mile light rail...
Hill to manage projects under $10bn SCORE programme in California
Hill International has secured a contract to provide project management support services as part of...