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the first push-pull train Venture by Siemens Mobility

11.03.2024

In California, the first push-pull train Venture by Siemens Mobility has launched

The train, consisting of 6 cars and the Charger SC-44 locomotive, began its route along the Oakland – Bakersfield line, spanning 454 km, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak plans to double its passenger count by 2040

03.02.2024

Amtrak plans to double its passenger count by 2040

The company aims to achieve this through significant initiatives in 2024, involving historic investments in infrastructure, improved services, enhanced safety, reliability, accessibility, and customer experience, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
investment in rail transport

12.12.2023

USA: At least 10 intercity projects will be funded

President Biden recently unveiled a comprehensive plan to allocate the full $8 billion in grants from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom Avelia Liberty high-speed trains

11.11.2023

The delay in launching the Alstom Avelia Liberty high-speed trains

The launch delay of Alstom Avelia Liberty high-speed trains has cost Amtrak an additional $140 million, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing a report from Amtrak's inspector general, James Morrison.
Amtrak

08.11.2023

US Railroad Administration allocates $16 billion

The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated $16 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for the modernization of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The assembly of Amtrak Airo trains is commencing.

15.10.2023

The assembly of Amtrak Airo trains is commencing

Production of Amtrak Airo trains is in full swing, and the assembly process has already begun, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.
California's Surfliner Now Runs on Vegetable Oil-Based Fuel

07.10.2023

California’s Surfliner Now Runs on Vegetable Oil-Based Fuel

The California Surfliner now runs on fuel derived from vegetable oil, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.According to the local agency managing coastal services, the adoption of renewable fuel is a "significant milestone.
Siemens SC-42DM Locomotives

30.09.2023

Additional Siemens SC-42DM Locomotives Heading to Metro-North

Additional Siemens SC-42DM Locomotives Heading to Metro-North, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.Siemens Mobility announced on September 26th that it will provide an additional six SC-42DM dual-mode locomotives (diesel-electric/third-rail) to MTA Metro-North Railroad, expanding on the initial order of 27 units placed in 2020 for the New York-Connecticut commuter railroad.
Amtrak

28.09.2023

Railroad Projects in the United States to Receive $1.4 Billion

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in the United States has announced 70 projects set to receive $1. 4 billion in funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law of the Biden administration, as reported by the railway portal Railway SupplyThis funding represents the largest amount ever allocated to enhance railroad safety and modernize the rail supply chain through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program, covering 35 states and Washington, D.
California Zephyr Line // Credit: Amtrak

26.09.2023

$200 million for Amtrak

The U. S.
Ordering Trains

02.09.2023

Amtrak is ordering an additional 10 Airo trains

The American national passenger carrier, Amtrak, has placed an order for 10 additional Airo trains from Siemens Mobility, whose design was unveiled in December of last year, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
грузовые железные дороги

08.09.2021

USA: new grants for railway projects

The Federal Railway Administration (FRA) has released a report on the possibility of financing infrastructure projects in the amount of $362 million through the grant program Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI).