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November 18, 2024 | Central/South America

Caltrain commuter trains find new home in Lima

Retired push-pull diesel trains are to be used to launch a new commuter rail service in the Peruvian capital.

November 18, 2024 | Main line

Californian start-up awards sleeper train design contract

New private operator plans to introduce an overnight train service between the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

October 3, 2024 | Financial

FRA signs $US 3bn funding agreement for Brightline West

Federal grant provides critical funding for high-speed line between Las Vegas and Southern California.

August 29, 2024 | Infrastructure

Aecom to lead programme management for San Francisco’s Portal project

New 2.08km tunnel will take commuter and high-speed services to Salesforce Transit Center.

August 6, 2024 | Financial

FTA commits $US 5bn to Bart extension

Valley Transportation Authority freezes new spending as it works to close funding gap on the Silicon Valley line.

June 27, 2024 | High-speed

California high-speed track and overhead line design contract awarded

California High-Speed Rail Authority appoints joint venture after second RFQ issued.

June 20, 2024 | Technology

Hydrogen finds its place in California

State government regulations are accelerating the shift from diesel to alternative traction in California. Kyle Gradinger, division chief of rail and mass transportation at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), explains the important role hydrogen is set to play in future inter-city passenger operations to Kevin Smith.

May 31, 2024 | High-speed

California High-Speed Rail Authority applies for more federal funding

$US 450m sought to fund construction of Merced - Madera section.

May 2, 2024 | High-speed

Siemens to supply Brightline West high-speed trains

Manufacturer will supply 10 seven-car trains for the new 350km high-speed line between Las Vegas and southern California.

April 23, 2024 | High-speed

Work starts on Brightline West

The US private operator’s $US 12bn high-speed project is officially under construction.

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