Hudson Tunnel Project Primed for FFGA
The United States government has notified Congress that it plans to award a $6.88 billion GIG (Capital Improvement Grant) to the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) for the Hudson Tunnel project. The project
Author: Kevin Smith
Hydrogen Finds its Place in California
State government regulations are accelerating the shift from diesel to alternative traction in California. Kyle Gradinger, Division Chief of Rail and Mass Transportation at the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), explains the
Mayan Train Full Opening Delayed to Late August
Construction problems on an environmentally sensitive section of the line between Playa del Carmen and Tulum have caused numerous setbacks.
Amtrak Selects Frederick Douglass Tunnel Delivery Partner
Amtrak has selected ADVANCE, a joint venture of AECOM and Jacobs, as Delivery Partner for the $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in Baltimore. Amtrak says this
Mayan Train Extended to Palenque
The extension adds eight new stations to the railway on the Yucatán peninsula.
Mexican President Opens First Section of Mayan Train
Four trains per day are currently operating on the 294-mile (473-kilometer) line between San Francisco de Campeche and Cancun Airport.
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Advanced Telematics Make RailPulse Possible
Brad Myers, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Amsted Digital Solutions, explains to Kevin Smith how advances in telematics technology are making RailPulse possible. Central to the success of the
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Finding the North American Railcar Fleet’s Pulse
RailPulse is a cross-industry coalition of companies seeking to optimize the collection and use of data on freight car performance metrics to improve service on the North American rail freight network. Kevin
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Vossloh Rolling Stock Adds Hydrogen to Modular Portfolio
Vossloh Rolling Stock has taken its first steps into offering hydrogen-based traction for its latest fleet of switcher locomotives. Kevin Smith visited the manufacturer in Kiel to learn more about its project
Hitachi Secures British Approval for Thales Acquisition
The two companies expect to receive clearance from the European Union for the deal early next month.