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May 4, 2026 | News

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Stadler prepares to deliver new Madrid commuter trains

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including Railpool securing a €100m loan from KfW Ipex and the modernisation of 56 sleeping cars for Canada’s Via Rail.

September 11, 2025 | North America

Hitachi opens new US manufacturing facility

The new plant in Hagerstown, Maryland, will manufacture metro trains for North American customers.

September 9, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Septa brought back from the brink

Pennsylvania governor and court ruling halt 20% cuts in Septa rail and bus services.

July 26, 2024 | Fleet

Septa chooses Hitachi Rail for Philadelphia fleet contract

Deal for 200 metro cars for Market - Frankford Line is worth $US 724.3m.

April 16, 2024 | Fleet

Septa cancels CRRC rolling stock contract

Order for 45 double-deck commuter coaches was worth $US 185m.

February 22, 2024 | Financial

FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement

New commuter, light rail and metro rolling stock for Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

June 1, 2023 | Fleet

Philadelphia’s Septa awards LRV contract

Alstom will supply 130 low floor electric LRVs under €667m contract.

April 17, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Maryland looks to create regional Marc network

Commuter network would be extended to Delaware and Virginia.

December 20, 2022 | Financial

Grants totalling $US 686m to make US metro stations more accessible

Programme is being funded under Biden Infrastructure Law.

May 11, 2022 | Infrastructure

Septa issues RFP for King of Prussia extension

The project involves building a branch line to serve the King of Prussia area in Philadelphia.

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