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5 天之前 · Amtrak to Upgrade King Street Rail Yard in Seattle. Amtrak is set to embark on a significant upgrade project at its King Street Rail Yard in Seattle to prepare for its new Airo trains. On this page you will find all the latest news featured on the Railway-News website in chronological order. You can also browse by category.
Amtrak Breaks Ground on Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility
6 天之前 · Published. 8 Oct 2024. Amtrak. Rail Depots. United States. Amtrak has commenced construction on a new heavy maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to help modernise its rail services. This project was launched with a ceremony attended by Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose, White House Deputy ...
New R211S Subway Cars Commence Service on Staten Island …
4 天之前 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced the first new R211S subway cars into service on the Staten Island Railway. These new cars are part of a larger order of 535, which includes 440 R211A standard cars, 75 R211S Staten Island Railway cars, and 20 cars with an open gangway feature. In October 2022, the MTA Board also ...
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6 天之前 · Over $1 Billion in Funding for US Intercity Rail Systems. The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than 1 bn USD to support the expansion of America’s intercity passenger rail system. 3 Oct 2024 | Business.
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4 天之前 · France: Proxima Orders 12 Avelia Horizon High-Speed Trains from A... Independent high-speed rail operator, Proxima has ordered 12 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom for operations in France. 2 Oct 2024 | Rolling Stock.
Global Rail Trends: A Look around the World of Innovations
2024年5月21日 · The world of rail transport is a tapestry of global trends and innovations, each region contributing its unique solutions and challenges to the broader narrative of rail transport. From the high-speed networks of Asia and Europe to the freight-dominated lines of North America, the global rail industry is a showcase of diversity and ingenuity.
ORR Approves Network Rail’s £43 Billion Plan for CP7
2023年10月31日 · The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s 43.1 billion GBP plans for Control Period 7 (CP7). These plans span five years from 1 April 2024 and will see 38.5 billion GBP invested in England and Wales and 4.6 billion GBP invested in Scotland to deliver “a safe and customer focussed railway.”.
Amtrak Issues RFP for New Long Distance Trains - Railway-News
2024年1月2日 · Amtrak President Roger Harris said: “Procuring new equipment for our Long Distance trains is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine our iconic routes through a modern, accessible, and sustainable fleet.”. The release of the RFP to replace Amtrak’s fleet follows a Request for Information (RFI) issued in December 2022.
Germany: Deutsche Bahn’s Modernisation Programme Renovates Over …
2022年1月5日 · Over 1,000 stations across Germany were renovated last year as part of Deutsche Bahn’s modernisation programme. This work has benefited 13.4 million travellers. Launched in May 2021, the programme has seen DB invest 120m euros (135.59m USD) into improving the appearance and comfort of its stations. This money has gone towards improvements ...