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Texas Central and Amtrak Seek to Explore High-Speed Rail Service Opportunities

WIL BALDWIN August 9, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Texas Central Partners (“Texas Central”) and Amtrak are seeking opportunities to advance planning and analysis work associated with the proposed Dallas-Houston 205-mph high-speed rail project to further determine its viability. Amtrak has cooperated…

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Data Finds Overwhelming Support for Passenger Rail in America

WIL BALDWIN August 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia – Amtrak published survey findings today that demonstrate strong support from American voters for continued passenger rail investments, including infrastructure renewal and service expansion. Conducted by the Mellman Group and commissioned…

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Talgo’s Intercity trains enter service in Egypt five months ahead of schedule

WIL BALDWIN July 8, 2023

Madrid, Spain, July 7th, 2023 - Egypt’s National Railway company (ENR) has recently confirmed the entry of the sixth and last Intercity trains into commercial operation for daytime services on the line that connects Alexandria…

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Stadler Sets Guinness Book of Records with FLIRT Akku Battery Only Train Journey

WIL BALDWIN December 31, 2021

The three unit FLIRT Akku used for the record journey has been developed by Stadler since 2016 as a local CO2 neutral mobility solution for the climate-friendly operation of unelectrified railway routes. The vehicle was…

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SBB Swiss Rail to Offer Customers with Bicycles More Space and Reliability

WIL BALDWIN February 26, 2021

SBB is improving its services for travelling with bicycles for the 2021 cycling season. It is taking this step in response to strong demand and to insufficient capacity last summer. On key leisure travel lines…

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Alstom Expands Braking System Expertise With Ibre Acquisition

WIL BALDWIN July 4, 2020

Alstom is taking a new step forward in the implementation of its AiM (Alstom in Motion) strategic plan in France with the acquisition of Ibre, a company specialised in the development, manufacture and supply of…

Amtrak Offers Additional Service in Mystic, CT and Westerly, RI with New, Modified Schedules

WIL BALDWIN February 12, 2020

Provides more efficient service to improve the travel experience and benefit customers throughout New England and the greater Northeast NEW YORK – Amtrak continues to prioritize upgrading the customer experience as travelers along the Northeast Corridor…

Bombardier Wins New Heavy Maintenance and Refurbishment Contract for Sweden

WIL BALDWIN December 15, 2019

Bombardier will perform heavy maintenance and refurbish 59 Bombardier-built REGINA commuter trains, improving safety and comfort for every passenger’s journey in SwedenLatest contract highlights Bombardier’s position as industry-leading mobility services provider in the Swedish market…

First Hitachi-built Paragon Train Arrives in Hull, England

WIL BALDWIN November 27, 2019

Hull Trains has invested £60 million into five state-of-the-art, bi-mode intercity trains – known as Class 802s– which will transform rail travel from Hull to London. The fleet – which is built using Japanese bullet…

Alstom to Supply 39 Additional Coradia Polyvalent Trains to the Grand Est Region

WIL BALDWIN October 23, 2019

contract worth over 360 million euros in France 22 October 2019 – Alstom will supply 39 additional Coradia Polyvalent trains to the Grand Est region for the sum of approximately 360 million euros[1]. The region had already…