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April 23, 2024 | High-speed

Work starts on Brightline West

The US private operator’s $US 12bn high-speed project is officially under construction.

April 19, 2024 | Financial

Alstom sells North American signalling business to Knorr-Bremse

€630m deal agreed as Alstom works to improve its financial performance.

April 19, 2024 | Fleet

CSX unveils first hydrogen fuel cell locomotive

EMD GP40-2 locomotive converted using kit developed by Canadian Pacific Kansas City.

April 16, 2024 | Fleet

Septa cancels CRRC rolling stock contract

Order for 45 double-deck commuter coaches was worth $US 185m.

April 13, 2024 | North America

Caltrain energises OHLE between San Francisco and San Jose

51km is now live and train testing has started, ahead of the start of revenue service later this year.

April 12, 2024 | Fleet

California issues RFP for high-speed fleet

Alstom and Siemens Mobility have been shortlisted for the contract.

April 4, 2024 | Infrastructure

Amtrak selects delivery partner for Frederick Douglass Tunnel

The Advance joint venture of Aecom and Jacobs will work alongside Amtrak on the $US 6bn project.

March 27, 2024 | Freight

CSX and Norfolk Southern count the cost of tragic Baltimore bridge collapse

CSX has suspended all international intermodal shipments destined for the Port of Baltimore.

March 25, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Metro-North pilots automated rolling stock inspection

The US commuter line operator will use a $US 2m grant to test computer-based inspection.

March 25, 2024 | Fleet

Stadler Flirt H2 sets World Record

The hydrogen fuel cell-powered multiple-unit travels 2803km without refuelling.

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