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Amtrak awards contract for preliminary design of railroad infrastructure
Amtrak have awarded a contract for preliminary designs that will support the first New York Penn Station expansion in more than a century.
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Amtrak announces the promotion of Roger Harris and Gerhard Williams
Amtrak have announced the promotions of Roger Harris and Gerhard Williams to President and Executive Vice President of Service Delivery and Operations respectively.
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Amtrak order additional 50 Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility
Amtrak’s order builds on the initial order of 75 locomotives in 2018, with the first having entered service in February 2022.
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Wabtec acquire Collins Aerospace’s ARINC Rail Solutions
Wabtec acquired Collins Aerospace’s ARINC rail solutions business segment to extend their rail optimisation portfolio.
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Amtrak improve speed of Acela trains through infrastructure investments
Amtrak’s recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has improved the speed of Acela trains.
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Improving railway operations using pneumatics technology
Darryl Brunk, Business Development Manager – Automotive & Tire Segments at Emerson, explores pneumatics technology and why it is such an effective solution for the safety, comfort and performance of many applications that are found throughout passenger and freight trains.
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Final environmental report released for San Francisco to San Jose project section
If the report is approved by the Board of Directors, the San Francisco project section will complete full environmental clearance for high-speed rail in California.
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Amtrak to expand apprenticeship programme due to $8 million FRA grant
Amtrak have received a grant from the FRA which will allow the company to train over 600 employees in its new apprenticeship programme.
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FRA announce over $368 million in grants to improve rail infrastructure
The FRA grant funds are for 46 projects in 32 states and will be vital in modernising rail infrastructure and strengthening supply chains.
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Caltrain board approve operating and capital budgets for FY2023
Caltrain’s Board of Directors have approved a $179.2 million operating budget and a $90.9 million capital budget for FY2023.
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Central Florida to receive grant for Brightline intercity passenger rail project
The United States Department of Transportation have awarded Central Florida a grant of up to $15,875,000 for the project.
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CSX complete acquisition of Pan Am Railways
CSX have completed the acquisition of the company six weeks after first receiving regulatory approval for the transaction.
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Amtrak recognised on the Best Employer for New Graduates 2022 list
Amtrak have been featured on Forbes magazine’s America’s Best Employer for New Graduates list at a time when the company is offering a range of opportunities.
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CHSRA apply for over $1 billion in federal funds for high-speed rail project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have submitted two applications for federal funding in a major push for continued federal partnership.
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Canada’s Minister of Transport announces updated rail safety rules
The Minister of Transport has announced the approval of the revisions to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements of trains.