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Trinity Metro

28.11.2024

Trinity Metro Expands Fleet with Stadler DMUs for Growing Demand

Trinity Metro has signed a contract with Stadler to acquire four additional FLIRT DMU vehicles. These modern diesel multiple units will expand the current Stadler FLIRT fleet operating in Fort Worth, Texas, since 2019.
Port of LA-Long Beach

27.11.2024

Port of LA-Long Beach Embraces Clean Rail Innovations

The Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have secured funding for five zero-emission locomotives.
NJ Transit

27.11.2024

NJ Transit Labor Dispute Prompts New Presidential Action

President Joe Biden has taken decisive action to address the ongoing NJ Transit labor dispute. Last week, he announced the creation of a second Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) to mediate tensions between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).
Trump tariffs would put cross-border rail traffic in the crosshairs

26.11.2024

Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape Cross-Border Trade

President-elect Donald Trump intends to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports starting January 20, 2025. Trump announced his plan via social media, promising to sign an executive order on his first day in office.
TEXRail

26.11.2024

TEXRail Expands Fleet With New Stadler Trainsets

Trinity Metro has finalized a purchase for four more FLIRT trainsets, strengthening its TEXRail service. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hybrid Locomotives

25.11.2024

Hybrid Locomotives: A New Step in Railway Technology

American corporation Norfolk Southern has partnered with Alstom to modernize aging locomotives effectively. Hybrid locomotives, powered by batteries, represent a significant innovation in the transportation industry.
Railcars

24.11.2024

MBTA Orders Additional Railcars to Modernize Commuter Services

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) board approved an order for 39 bilevel commuter railcars, totaling 163 cars in service or on order.
Northeast Corridor Rail

23.11.2024

Northeast Corridor Rail Projects Secure $1.5 Billion Federal Funding

The Federal Railroad Administration has allocated $1. 5 billion for passenger rail projects along the Northeast Corridor.
Caltrain Electrifies Rail Travel

23.11.2024

Caltrain Electrifies Rail Travel: A Sustainable Step for San Francisco to San Jose

Caltrain Electrifies Rail Travel with its fully electric trains, revolutionizing travel between San Francisco and San Jose.
New York Updates Subway Fleet

21.11.2024

New York Updates Subway Fleet: Modernizing Public Transit with 1,495 New Cars

New York Updates Subway Fleet: 1,495 New Cars Included in the $7. 6 Billion Plan.