North American rail industry news
Latest railroad industry news from the USA, Canada and Mexico, including passenger and freight operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
‘Shake and brake’ earthquake safety system on test
USA: An earthquake early warning system that uses Positive Train Control to apply train brakes automatically is being tested by Los Angeles commuter operator Metrolink, California Department of Transportation and the US Geological Survey.
Texas Supreme Court backs high speed rail land acquisition
USA: The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Dallas to Houston high speed railway project promoters Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure and Integrated Texas Logistics do have the right to acquire land for the proposed line under the state’s eminent domain process.
Amtrak President appointed
USA: Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner has announced the separation of the roles, with Roger Harris to become President from July 5. Gerhard Williams will become Executive Vice-President, Service Delivery & Operations.
Amtrak orders 50 locomotives
USA: Amtrak has placed a firm order for Siemens Mobility to supply a further 50 Charger locomotives.
Texas Central ‘open for business’ despite departure of CEO Carlos Aguilar
USA: On June 22 Dallas – Houston high speed railway promoter Texas Central told Railway Gazette International that it ‘remains open for business under its new management, is continuing to seek further investment, and is moving forward with the development of this high speed train’.
Amtrak expands apprenticeship programme
USA: The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded Amtrak an $8m grant to support a national roll-out of its apprenticeship programme, which will offer a three-year career track for personal and professional advancement.
Commuter operators offered flexible diesel locomotive leasing options
Mexican transport ticketing modernisation partnership
Freight telematics coalition plans demonstrations this year
Caltrain budgets approved
CN to deploy Wabtec dispatching software
Rail training facility expanded
Cando sells Quasar rail software platform
MxV breaks ground for Pueblo test track
National Railway Equipment Co’s CEO gets ready to make some noise
SEPTA looks globally to inform Reimagining Regional Rail development strategy
VIA Rail President & CEO steps down
Tempe Streetcar opens
Programme seeks to identify US inter-city passenger expansion opportunities
Amtrak launches apprenticeship pilot programme
Uinta Basin railway engineering and construction contractors selected
Management changes follow Washington metro recertification failure
Denver to host 2022 International Level Crossing Awareness Day
STB seeks to tackle US rail freight performance issues