SunTrain could decarbonise America
A Californian start-up company has found a novel way to bring renewable energy to consumers by using existing infrastructure. The whole concept depends on exploiting the versatility of…
US high speed rail conference hails progress
America’s high-speed rail network may be mainly on the drawing board, but there are huge ambitions for implementation. This month’s conference, held on 16 May in Washington, DC,…
Network Rail’s key role with California high speed railway
High-speed rail development at home may be faltering, but for the overseas arm of Britain’s infrastructure agency, it’s a different story. Network Rail Consulting Inc, has been awarded…
Parallel Systems presents second-generation autonomous vehicle
Parallel Systems introduced its second-generation autonomous battery-electric rail vehicle today. The US-based company aims to revolutionise freight transport by introducing its autonomous, platooning vehicles on the same tracks…
Californian high-speed trains one step closer to becoming a reality
California’s high-speed rail authority has taken a significant step towards procuring its first high-speed trainsets, bringing high-speed rail to California nearer to reality, by approving a Request for…
Stadler to tailor battery-electric train to US market
Stadler has teamed up with Utah State University (USU) and the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center for the development, manufacturing and testing of a FLIRT Akku battery-powered two-car multiple unit…
Derailment traps passengers onboard Amtrak Auto Train for 37 hours
An Amtrak Auto Train arrived in Florida on Wednesday following a 37-hour-long journey that was supposed to take only 17 hours. The overnight train was held up following…
Amtrak cancels all long-distance trains
US operator Amtrak will temporarily cancel all of its long-distance trains on Thursday due to a looming freight rail strike on Friday. While its workers are not involved…
Death toll of Amtrak derailment hits four as watchdog finds train was below speed limit
Local authorities earlier this week reported a fourth fatality of Monday afternoon’s derailment of an Amtrak train. Some 150 people were treated for injuries. Meanwhile, the National Transportation…
Three dead and multiple injuries as US passenger train derails
The derailment of an Amtrak train near Mendon, Missouri, on Monday afternoon has left three people dead and multiple injured, Amtrak confirmed on Monday evening. The derailment happened…
Airport files environmental lawsuit in latest setback for California’s bullet train
Hollywood Burbank Airport filed an environmental lawsuit in February, requesting that the Los Angeles-to-Burbank segment of California’s bullet train be put on hold on the grounds of risks to…
Harsco Rail steps up in Europe
Harsco Rail, the US-based supplier of railway track maintenance products, is continuing to strengthen its presence in Europe. After concluding contracts in Germany, Sweden, Italy and the United…
Siemens steps up in California
German railway supplier Siemens Mobility is stepping up in the US market, especially in California. The company has concluded a new order for its low-floor trams. 20 vehicles…
Wabtec adds another locomotive facility to its portfolio
U.S. technology company Wabtec Corporation has purchased RELCO Locomotives. The Iowa-based facility is focused on the maintenance and retrofitting of locomotives for railway operators and transit agencies across…
First US hydrogen-powered train will be produced by Stadler
Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail has concluded the first deal for supplying one Flirt hydrogen-powered train to the U.S. The vehicle will be entered service in 2024…