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March 19, 2012

Railway News Summary..... 19th March 2012

From www.railway-technology.com

CAF wins contracts from Saudi RailCAF has signed two separate contracts in Saudi Arabia with the railway company Saudi Railway Company (SAR) and the Saudi Railways Organization (SRO).       
                   
Hitachi Rail Europe and RCA to jointly design new trains
Hitachi Rail Europe and the Royal College of Art (RCA) have revealed a plan to design a train for London, UK, under a new vehicle design programme.       
                   
Alstom to deliver trackworks for Singapore's East-West metro line expansionAlstom has won a €40m contract from Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) to deliver the trackworks on the Tuas West extension of the East-West metro line.       
                   
Virgin Media to provide Wi-Fi services on London Underground platformsVirgin Media has won a contract from Transport for London (TfL) to provide Wi-Fi services in London Underground platforms in time for the London Olympics.       


From www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News

USDOT, FTA propose streamlining environmental reviews for some transit projects

Short-line tax credit extension not part of Senate's transportation bill, ASLRRA says

LACMTA posts strong ridership gains in early 2012

USDOT report: U.S. transit agencies need more than $20 billion annually for upgrades, maintenance

UP upgrades Nebraska line, recognizes Rochelle as first 'train town' registrant

TCU's Scardelletti: Senate should restore FTA funding levels in transportation bill, USDOT should provide TIGER IV grant for Metra bridge project

Jakubowski joins Anacostia Rail Holdings as CCO

March 19: Updates from Samuel Son & Co., HDR and Stella-Jones

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