New VIA Rail Siemens Fleet More Than 50% Complete
VIA Rail reached a milestone June 26 as CN Train P276 headed east with a special delivery from the Siemens Mobility plant in Sacramento, Calif. CN, in conjunction with Union Pacific, delivered
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Siemens Mobility to Implement Xcelerator Technology Across LA Metro’s Rail Network
Siemens Mobility announced May 30 that it will “transform public transportation in Los Angeles” with the implementation of its Xcelerator Technology, which includes an Integrated Data and Communication System (IDCS), across LA Metro’s rail network.
Siemens Selected for Brightline West HSR Trainsets (Updated)
Brightline has designated Siemens Mobility preferred bidder to supply 10 seven-car “American Pioneer 220” (AP 220) electric trainsets for the 218-mile, $12 billion Brightline West high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and
CHSRA to Release High-Speed Trainset RFP
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on April 11 reported that it will solicit proposals for six high-speed trainsets, including two prototypes to support testing and trial running, from the two prequalified, shortlisted manufacturers:
Siemens Mobility Awarded Infrastructure Maintenance Contract From Metrolinx
Siemens Mobility was chosen by Metrolinx for Toronto’s Central Region passenger railway system where it will handle track, signal, and right-of-way maintenance.
Transit Briefs: SacRT, TTC, Phoenix Valley Metro, Colorado General Assembly
Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) in California is exercising an option with Siemens Mobility for more LRVs (light rail vehicles). Also, Canada’s three biggest transit agencies, including the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), are urging the federal government to advance the next wave of transit funding; Valley Metro in Phoenix, Ariz., is installing new fare machines; and the Colorado General Assembly aims to leverage millions in federal infrastructure funding to bring passenger rail service to the state.
Amtrak San Joaquins, Caltrans Deploy New Siemens Venture Cars
The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on March 5 celebrated the launch of new, state-of-the-art Siemens-manufactured Venture Cars for deployment across the Amtrak San Joaquins service.
Transit Briefs: BART, Metro-North, VIA Rail, WMATA
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) reports rider satisfaction gains. Also, MTA Metro-North Railroad completes its third station-accessibility project in 2024; VIA Rail Canada calls on Ottawa to replace its long-distance fleet; and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) increases police patrols on trains and buses.
Wabtec Wins $157MM Siemens Brake Order
Wabtec Corporation on Jan. 24 reporting landing a $157 million brake system order from the Mobility Business of Siemens India Private Limited for Indian Railways’ (IR) new line of 1,200 electric locomotives for freight service.
CHSRA Shortlists Alstom, Siemens as Potential Suppliers
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on Jan. 5 announced that Alstom Transportation Inc. and Siemens Mobility Inc. have been shortlisted as qualified bidders for its electrified high-speed trainsets. On the heels