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August 29, 2023 | Technology

Moving from static to dynamic loading standards raises enforcement issues

Freight operators are starting to implement dynamic loading standards to avoid wagons having a disproportionate impact on track maintenance requirements. But some are finding it difficult to enforce these limits, as David Burroughs explains.

August 29, 2023 | Metros

Contract awarded for Dominican Republic’s first monorail system

This is the first Innovia monorail system contract signed by Alstom since the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.

August 25, 2023 | High-speed

RFQ issued for California high-speed fleet

Six 350km/h trains to be ordered for Merced - Bakersfield section.

August 24, 2023 | Main line

Amtrak orders another 10 Airo trains from Siemens

The order for 10 push-pull trains takes the total that Siemens is supplying to 83.

August 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Mexican president hands over first locomotive for Isthmus of Tehuantepec project

Upgrading of the 303km line across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec is expected to be completed at the end of this year.

August 21, 2023 | Fleet

Caltrain to trial battery-electric multiple-unit

Operation will take place on the electrified San Francisco - San Jose line and non-electrified section between San Jose and Gilroy.

August 16, 2023 | Fleet

Los Angeles receives first CRRC-built metro train

The new trains will enter service in the next six to eight months.

August 10, 2023 | High-speed

Amtrak and Texas Central seek federal funding for Dallas - Houston high-speed line

Passenger operator considering partnership with Texas Central.

August 10, 2023 | North America

Connecticut orders Alstom commuter coaches

The initial 60 coaches ordered under the framework contract will be deployed on the Hartford Line as well as branches of the New Haven Line.

August 9, 2023 | Infrastructure

Brightline delays start of Orlando service

The service was due to begin on September 1.

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