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May 17, 2019 | North America

Trump administration withdraws $US 1bn California high-speed grant

CALIFORNIA is preparing to launch legal action against the US government after the Trump administration withdrew nearly $US 1bn in grant funding for the state’s high-speed rail programme.

May 16, 2019 | Rolling stock

Manufacturers develop 3D printing capabilities

TWO rail industry manufacturers have announced projects to develop their additive manufacturing capabilities as they seek improvements in component production.

May 15, 2019 | Commuter Rail

Talgo-Systra to overhaul Metrolink coaches

THE board of Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) has selected a joint venture of Talgo and Systra for a $US 138.9m contract to rebuild up to 121 Bombardier double-deck coaches used by commuter operator Metrolink.

May 10, 2019 | North America

Via Rail reports growth for fourth consecutive year

CANADA’s national passenger rail operator, Via Rail, reports an increase in ridership and revenue in 2018, marking the fourth consecutive year in which growth in traffic and turnover has been achieved.

May 6, 2019 | Technology

Denver launches sale of transit tickets via Uber app

DENVER Regional Transportation District (RTD) launched Uber Transit ticketing, a service which allows passengers to purchase metro and bus tickets through the Uber app, on May 2 with the system set to be rolled out over the coming weeks.

May 1, 2019 | Locomotives

MotivePower to overhaul MBTA diesel locomotives

THE Fiscal and Management Control Board of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) voted on April 29 to exercise an option with Wabtec subsidiary MotivePower (MPI) for the overhaul of 27 locomotives used on commuter rail services around Boston.

April 30, 2019 | North America

CN revenues defy winter freeze

CANADIAN National Railway (CN) increased revenues in the first quarter of 2019 despite the extremely severe winter in Canada and the northern United States, according the Class 1’s latest financial results, which were published on April 29.

April 26, 2019 | North America

Denver opens commuter rail G Line

DENVER Regional Transportation District (RTD) added 18km to its electrified commuter rail network on April 26 with the inauguration of the G Line.

April 26, 2019 | Commuter Rail

Design consultant appointed for Dallas Cotton Belt Line

JACOBS has been selected as principal design consultant for Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (Dart) Cotton Belt commuter rail project.

April 25, 2019 | Locomotives

Wabtec rolls out 1000th Evolution Series Tier 4 locomotive

WABTEC marked the rollout of the 1000th Evolution Series Tier 4 locomotive at its plant in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 24.

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