THE Mayor of New York City Mr Bill de Blasio announced on August 30 that his administration will move forward with the development of the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) light rail project following the completion of a two-year feasibility study.

HYUNDAI Rotem has confirmed it will close its rolling stock assembly plant in Philadelphia later this month.

PLANS to extend the Max light rail network in Portland, Oregon, to Tigard and Tualatin took a step forward on August 13, when the Southwest Corridor Steering Committee selected its preferred alignment for the new line.

NIPPON Sharyo announced on July 24 that its US subsidiary will close its rolling stock assembly plant in Rochelle, Illinois, at the end of this month due to a lack of orders.

UNITED States freight wagon leasing compnay GATX announced on August 1 that it has entered into an agreement with American Railcar Industries to purchase 7650 new wagons.