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March 19, 2021 | Locomotives

Sierra Northern Railway to develop hydrogen fuel cell shunter

Californian shortline hopes successful trials will provide a platform for commercialisation of the technology.

March 11, 2021 | Fleet

CP partners with Ballard for hydrogen locomotive pilot

The hydrogen modules will provide 1.2MW of power for the locomotives.

March 9, 2021 | Financial

Senate passes American Rescue Plan, including $US 30.5bn in transit relief

The bill will now go back to the House to be reapproved after it was amended by the Senate.

March 5, 2021 | Light Rail

Contractor shortlist revealed for troubled Maryland Purple Line

A selection will be made in mid-June.

February 23, 2021 | North America

Glassboro - Camden light rail project moves forward

An environmental impact study for the New Jersey project has been completed.

February 12, 2021 | Rolling stock

NCTD introduces new cleaner locomotives and refurbished coaches

The new locomotives will offer 90% fewer emissions than legacy units.

February 11, 2021 | High-speed

California High Speed Rail Authority outlines new plan forward

The plan also calls for the reinstatement of funds withdrawn by the Trump administration.

February 8, 2021 | North America

US transit agencies request another $US 39.3bn in federal relief

The requested funding follows the recent $US 14bn bailout.

January 21, 2021 | Financial

BNSF announces $US 2.99bn 2021 capital plan

UNITED States Class 1 railway BNSF has set a $US 2.99bn capital expenditure plan for 2021, with the largest portion going toward maintaining the core network and related assets.

January 18, 2021 | North America

New CEO looks to create lasting legacy at BNSF

28 years after joining BNSF’s predecessor Burlington Northern’s management training programme in 1992, Ms Katie Farmer took on the role of BNSF president and CEO on January 1, becoming the first woman to lead a United States Class 1 railway.

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