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Metrolinx spent $504 M spent on now-useless signalling upgrades
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (98+ words) CBC Metrolinx spent $504 M spent on now-useless signalling upgrades A newly published report from Metrolinx documents over $500 M in written off expenses linked to plans to expand GO train services. Lane Harrison has more on where these costs came from,…...
Railly News - Alstom Delivers New Double-Decker Train to Seattle
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (410+ words) Seattle's commuter rail network, operated by Sound Transit, recently welcomed a fleet of 11 innovative double-deck trains manufactured by Alstom, setting a new standard in urban mobility. These trains don't just increase capacity; They redefine traveler experience, safety, and operational efficiency,…...
Metrolinx writing off $504 M spent on now-useless signalling upgrades: report
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (474+ words) Metrolinx is writing off over $500 million it spent on signalling upgrades that are no longer required, with CEO Michael Lindsay saying it's part of the cost of updated plans to expand GO train services. Upgrades on hundred-year-old signalling infrastructure around…...
Alstom double-deck railcars enter service on Seattle's Sounder trains
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (692+ words) Alstom and Sound Transit marked the entry into service of 11 new double-deck cars for the Sounder system, which serves the Seattle metropolitan area in the U. S. state of Washington. The vehicles were manufactured at Alstom's plant in Plattsburgh, New York, and…...
Alstom double-deck railcars debut on Seattle's Sounder line
13+ hour, 36+ min ago (1241+ words) New Alstom-built double-deck railcars have entered service on Sound Transit's Sounder line between Seattle and Lakewood, expanding capacity and refreshing the commuter rail fleet. New double-deck commuter railcars built by Alstom have officially entered passenger service on Sound Transit's Sounder…...
Fast suburban EMU blends metro and high speed features
19+ hour, 38+ min ago (360+ words) CHINA: CRRC Changchun has unveiled a 160 km/h suburban electric multiple-unit that is to be deployed on the Pingshan " Dapeng line east of Shenzhen. The 39. 4 km long, wholly underground double-track line will serve six stations. The route diverges from the…...
First new Metro tram-trains enters passenger services
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (505+ words) Transport for Wales has launched the first of its new tram-trains into passenger service, marking a major milestone in the rollout of the South Wales Metro. Confirming the development, a Tf W spokesperson told Nation. Cymru: "Our transformation of the…...
BB transports Italian high-speed train
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (312+ words) Loginfo24 Swiss Logistics Award goes to Klinik Seeschau and Swiss Post The BB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has transported an Italian high-speed train, operated by Trenitalia, to Austria. The train, known as Frecciarossa 1000, is currently being tested on the Austrian infrastructure,…...
Rail supplier news covers EMUs, Vectron X and AI
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (475+ words) Railway Supply " Railway News " Rail supplier news covers EMUs, Vectron X and AI Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Siemens Mobility and Pro-Vision covers high-speed trains for Poland, a new digital locomotive platform and an AI-based camera system for rail…...
Railly News - Brescia-Verona High-Speed "Train Trials Begin
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (307+ words) This newly completed line, running through the Lombardy and Veneto regions, serves as a vital connector that enhances the efficiency of the country's railway system. Spanning approximately 48 kilometers, it parallels major infrastructure such as the A4 Milan-Veona highway and the historic…...