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Genesee & Wyoming’s sale to Brookfield Infrastructure and GIC complete
Genesee & Wyoming common stock has now ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange and will become a privately-owned company.
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Rural freight rail modernisation programme piloted by USDOT
The new programme will support economic activity and improve the safety, capacity and reliability of the freight transportation sector.
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Video released showing progress of California high-speed rail project
The video follows all progress made and milestones hit during construction on the high-speed line project throughout 2019.
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Amtrak and Alstom partnership has stimulated nationwide economy
The production of Amtrak's new Acela trains has created over 1,000 jobs and is boosting businesses across 27 states.
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Vanessa Sutherland, SVP Government Relations & Chief Legal Officer, Norfolk Southern
For our next Women Inspiring Rail instalment, Vanessa Sutherland, SVP Government Relations and Chief Legal Officer at Norfolk Southern Corporation, tells us that her team must develop long-term strategies to support the operations of the company and how she has enjoyed being a mentor for other women in rail.
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Interview Spotlight: Peter Jones, Greenbrier
Greenbrier recently unveiled a newly designed covered hopper railcar for grain transport (as shown on the cover of this issue of Global Railway Review). Here, Peter Jones, SVP of International Engineering, Product Development & Automation, explains the railcar’s state-of-the-art elements, plus its safety and environmentally friendly characteristics.
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FRA recognises MTA LIRR for railroad safety programme
The programme utilises flexible delineators at railroad crossings and enhanced GPS alerts to dramatically improve railroad safety.
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MBTA awards Keolis the contract for Phase 2 and 3 of Franklin double-track project
Keolis Commuter Services were awarded the contract by MBTA, following a successful delivery of Phase 1 ahead of schedule and under budget.
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Virgin Hyperloop One technology deemed ready for safety assessment
Certifer will work with Virgin Hyperloop One to meet the goal of surpassing the safety of all existing transport systems.
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FRA publish third quarter 2019 PTC implementation status update
The publication provides an update on railroads' self-reported progress toward fully implementing positive train control systems.
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Texas Central signs agreement to prepare for installation of Texas High-Speed Train project
Texas Central appoints Mass. Electric through an Early Contractor Involvement agreement, with a final specialty systems construction contract expected by the end of 2019.
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Safety enhancements announced for U.S. highway-rail grade crossings
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has announced plans to advance highway-rail grade crossing safety, in-line with the department's commitments.
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Amtrak celebrates record 2019 fiscal year performance
Amtrak is claiming improved safety and enhanced passenger experience are the drivers for its record number of customers.
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San Bernardino County high-speed rail project to receive $3.25 billion
The project is expected to drastically decrease carbon emissions by removing 4.5 million car journeys yearly and contribute 16,000 employment opportunities.
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California’s high-speed line receives further environmental clearance
The California High-Speed Rail Authority issued the environmental Record of Decision for the final section of the line between Fresno and Bakersfield.