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Caltrain unveil new electric trains
Caltrain has publicly unveiled new state-of-the-art electric train cars which will be put into service in 2024 and serve as the centrepiece of the Caltrain Electrification Project.
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Alstom sign locomotive maintenance contract with Ferromex
Alstom have signed a contract to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on 186 locomotives from the Ferromex fleet.
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Amtrak sets sights on achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
Amtrak's net zero GHG pledge focuses on expanding efforts across its entire carbon footprint to reduce environmental impacts from operations while safely moving people.
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Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day two recap
During the second day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.
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UNIFE sign MOU with CARS and RSI at InnoTrans 2022
UNIFE, CARS and RSI announced the signing of an MoU to establish future collaboration between railway supply industry organisations during InnoTrans 2022.
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Stadler complete MOU signing at InnoTrans 2022
Stadler have signed an MOU with CalSTA and Caltrans for four zero emission hydrogen FLIRT trains to be deployed in California.
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Joseph R. Hinrichs announced as new CSX President and CEO
CSX have announced that Hinrichs will succeed James M. Foote, who will depart September 26, as President and CEO.
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CHSRA reveal draft environmental document for Palmdale to Burbank section
A draft environmental document for the more than 30-mile Palmdale to Burbank section has been released by the CHSRA.
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Superconducting Maglev: Speeding toward sustainability
In Global Railway Review Issue 4 2022, Wayne Rogers, Chairman and CEO of the Northeast Maglev, explains the importance of bringing high-speed travel to the United States through the SCMAGLEV train and explores the possibilities that this innovative technology offers passengers and the planet.
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Ultra-high-speed ‘FluxJet’ revealed to rival train and air travel
'FluxJet' - a fully electric vehicle that is a hybrid between an aircraft and a train - capable of speeds over 1,000km/h, has been unveiled by TransPod.
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New funding announced to modernise America’s rail network
The USDOT FRA has announced it is making $1.4 billion in funds available that will advance projects to improve America’s passenger and freight network, strengthen supply chains and lay the groundwork for future growth.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 22-26 August 2022.
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CHSRA Board approve 43-mile Northern California project
The CHSRA Board of Directors have environmentally cleared the 43-mile project between San Francisco and Northern Los Angeles County.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 15-19 August 2022.
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Amtrak release FY21 sustainability report
Amtrak have released its FY21 Sustainability report to detail their progress against annual and long-term sustainability goals.