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August 22, 2022 | Track

Autonomous track inspection is already here

Matthew Dick† from Ensco Rail explains how North American railways have gone through a technological transformation in the last 14 years to automate track inspection, fulfilling a long-standing objective of the global rail industry to use automation to improve safety and efficiency and protect track workers.

February 23, 2022 | Infrastructure

Funding could turn the tide for US transport

New funding allocated by the Biden administration could be a turning point for transport, as Art Guzzetti, vice-president, policy with the American Public Transport Association, explains to David Burroughs.

November 6, 2021 | News

US Congress approves $US 1 trillion infrastructure spending bill

Rail and public transport set to receive unprecedented investment that will support new projects as well as infrastructure upgrades and the purchase of new equipment.

August 3, 2021 | News

AAR and Apta call for Covid-19 relief extensions

Ongoing pandemic restrictions prompt calls for relief from the US Federal Railroad Administration.

March 9, 2021 | Financial

Senate passes American Rescue Plan, including $US 30.5bn in transit relief

The bill will now go back to the House to be reapproved after it was amended by the Senate.

November 5, 2020 | North America

Mixed results for US election transit initiatives

THERE were mixed results for transit funding measures included on election ballots in states and cities across the United States on November 3.

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