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April 19, 2024 | Fleet

CSX unveils first hydrogen fuel cell locomotive

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

March 21, 2024 | Technology

MxV Rail completes new test loop at Pueblo

The new 4.5km loop will support the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing.

March 1, 2024 | Infrastructure

Parsons, Mace and Arcadis to build new Hudson Tunnel

Gateway Development Commission awards $US 16bn contract to build new rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York.

February 22, 2024 | Financial

FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement

New commuter, light rail and metro rolling stock for Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

February 21, 2024 | Freight

Ancora launches takeover bid for Norfolk Southern

Investor group says NS is suffering from poor leadership and has proposed new CEO.

February 12, 2024 | Africa

China goes head-to-head with US on African rail freight investment

China’s $US 1bn PPP proposal to upgrade Tanzania - Zambia railway comes as the US confirms a $US 250m loan to support upgrades of the Angola - DRC Lobito Corridor.

January 31, 2024 | Financial

USDOT provides $US 1.6bn for rail infrastructure projects

Infra and Mega grant programmes to fund 12 projects.

January 29, 2024 | North America

CPKC trials use of hydrogen tender

Joint venture with HGmotive has produced a prototype hydrogen tender for use with freight locomotives.

December 28, 2023 | Fleet

Amtrak issues RFP for long-distance coach fleet

Deliveries of new coaches that will replace 800 vehicles are expected in the early 2030s.

December 11, 2023 | Main line

Amtrak cuts loss in 2023 as ridership grows

Revenue up 20% as long-distance traffic increases by 12%.

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