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.
Progress Rail to supply battery locos to BNSF
USA: Progress Rail is to supply BNSF with ‘up to four’ EMD Joule SD70J battery locomotives and two charging stations for demonstration in southern California from 2024.
California is not just dreaming of hydrogen trains
INNOTRANS: Stadler has unveiled the first hydrogen fuel cell powered version of its Flirt multiple-unit family, which is to be used on commuter services in California, and has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply up to 25 more to the state.
Toronto metro project preferred bidders selected
CANADA: Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have announced the preferred proponents for the Toronto Ontario Line metro project’s Civil, Stations & Tunnel (South) and Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations & Maintenance PPP contracts.
Mascot and cheerleaders relaunch Boston commuter service
USA: The Pat Patriot mascot of the New England Patriots American Football team joined Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority on September 12 for the launch of a pilot commuter rail service between Foxborough and Boston.
Ford executive to take over at CSX
USA: Joseph R Hinrichs has been appointed as the next President & Chief Executive Officer of CSX Corp, succeeding James M Foote with effect from September 26.
BNSF to test Norwegian drone
USA: BNSF is to test the use of a Staaker drone from Norwegian aerial vehicle specialist Nordic Unmanned for infrastructure inspection and general data acquisition.
O-Train extension systems integration support contract awarded
New York Gateway tunnel timescale slips
CAF to supply 102 Type 10 Supercar light rail vehicles to Boston
Southwest Ontario passenger rail study
SEPTA extends services to reopened Wawa station
Foxboro commuter rail pilot to start in September
New York MTA launches combined commuter rail app
USA: Attracting shippers to freight rail
US inter-city rail grants announced
Metra awards battery locomotive contract
Traction Technology: Are hydrogen locomotives the next big thing?
New York revises CBTC programme to prioritise reliability over peak-hour capacity
RAISE grants awarded for US transport projects
Mexico – Toluca operating concession awarded
PPP agreement to fund universal wireless connectivity on New York Subway
Patriot Rail to acquire short line group Pioneer Lines
Two shortlisted for Calgary Green Line project
Hudson Bay Railway upgrade funding announced