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Metra is stopping the sale of tickets through their website

4 April 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Tickets will have to be purchased through mobile applications, ticket agents or ticket machines after June 2018 as Metra removes the option to purchase tickets from their website…

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Indiana’s railroad safety to be improved with $125 million grant programme

4 April 2018 | By Global Railway Review

The grant programme, Local Trax, aims to encourage partnership between the state, local governments, private businesses and railroads to increase safety, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life...

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Free e-Learning programme will provide crossing safety training for first responders

4 April 2018 | By Global Railway Review

There are 200,000 railroad crossings across the U.S. and only 80,000 emergency response vehicles travelling the nation's roads daily. Instead of adding more vehicles onto the roads and creating more pollution, responders should receive quality training…

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$230 million is set for several expansion projects in California

2 April 2018 | By Global Railway Review

As part of BNSF’s $3.3 billion network-wide capital expenditure programme, California will receive $230 million for maintenance and expansion projects…

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Progress begins on Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal project

30 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

The new Mason Mega Rail infrastructure project is part of a comprehensive expansion plan that will double the port of Savannah’s rail capacity…

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Pennsylvania has received new investments for rail freight infrastructure

29 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Rail freight across Pennsylvania will experience colossal upgrades and improvements due to the approval of $32 million for infrastructure by The State Transportation Commission…

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Bridging the gap between reality and perception of rail freight in America

28 March 2018 | By Russell McGurk - GoRail

Since the establishment and development of the rail freight industry, the railroads provide a strong foundation for America to thrive within the global market. Russell McGurk, GoRail President, discusses how U.S. railroads and their suppliers are continually identifying new ways to make the rail network safer and more efficient…

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Maryland Transit Administration awards Bombardier a five-year extension

26 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Bombardier’s operations and maintenance contract with one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States has been extended for five years, emphasising the company’s strong position in the North American rail services market…

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Two companies are to compete for the O’Hare Express rail line project

23 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

The O’Hare Express rail line will offer many benefits to the city, travellers and residents, providing a faster commute between the airport and downtown, helping mitigate congestion on the roads, fostering economic growth and creating jobs throughout the lifetime of the project…

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California High-Speed Rail Authority begins CP 4 construction

19 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

The California High-Speed Rail Authority and California Rail Builders are working with local union halls to utilise the workforce in Central Valley for Construction Package 4…

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Infrastructure investments awarded to 41 projects in 43 U.S. states

13 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Numerous grants have been awarded across the United States to infrastructure projects which will positively affect the nation, a region or a metropolitan area…

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$450 million is being invested into Texas transportation infrastructure

7 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Union Pacific Railroad has confirmed a private investment to improve and strengthen the transportation infrastructure in Texas; continuing to help reduce traffic on the highways…

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US rail-crossing safety campaign costing $4.3 million is launched

7 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

The United States of America and Federal Railroad Administrator, Ronald Batory, have identified safety in the rail sector to be a consistent focus within their work…

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Five-year contract for MARC Penn line awarded to Amtrak

1 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak’s technical proficiency has won them a contract to provide train operation services between Washington and Perryville…

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Hydrogen-powered train technology being tested in Ontario

1 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Ontario is investing in sustainable, innovative public transit to increase reliability and frequency of their rail service whilst creating fairness and opportunity during this period of rapid economic change…

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