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Amtrak is investing $155 million in Fiscal Year 2024 to enhance station accessibility and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, marking a significant commitment to improving travel for customers with disabilities.
Northern engineers have completed fleet modifications three months ahead of schedule, implementing innovative technologies to effectively combat autumn leaf-fall and minimise disruption.
QTS and South Lanarkshire Council, with support from Network Rail, have launched the region’s first Rail Skills Academy to train young, unemployed residents in railway maintenance and address industry skills gaps.
Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils welcome a new co-funding agreement to purchase 18 trains and upgrade infrastructure, doubling peak-time services on the Wairarapa and Manawatū lines.
SEPTA has awarded a $724.3 million contract to Hitachi Rail for 200 new trains to upgrade the Market-Frankford Line, with delivery starting in 2029 and full completion by 2031.
Alstom has secured a £10.4 million contract extension with TransPennine Express to maintain its Class 397 fleet, continuing services from its Manchester and Glasgow centres until December 2025.
The Railway Industry Association highlighted the financial impacts of the HS2 project changes and expressed concerns over the recent spending review and cancellation of the Restoring Your Railways programme.
Govia Thameslink Railway has awarded £448,000 in grants to 37 organisations for community projects, aiming to surpass 2023’s £150 million in social value.
The MBTA Board of Directors has approved a $54 million plan to introduce battery-electric trains to the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line, aiming to increase service frequency and reduce emissions by early 2028.
Renfe has announced the establishment of a new branch in the United Arab Emirates to enhance its involvement in the country's ambitious railway projects and strengthen its competitive position in the region.
AllRail has announced that the success of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grants depends on deploying modern, interoperable trains, supported by non-discriminatory EU funding for advanced rail technologies.
KiwiRail has completed the installation and activation of the final section of overhead electric lines for the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification project, paving the way for electric trains to commence test runs in July.
The California State Transportation Agency and High-Speed Rail Authority have renewed their agreement with FRA to continue streamlining federal environmental review processes for the state's high-speed rail projects.
Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to deliver 90 Adessia Stream commuter trains to Germany's S-Bahn Cologne, including a 34-year maintenance agreement, marking its largest order in the country to date.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes.
