Wall Street analyst William Greene of Morgan Stanley Research North America is telling investors in the rail sector that Canadian Pacific Railway, under the direction of newly appointed chief executive E. Hunter Harrison, “could be the most compelling railroad investment opportunity...
MTA New York City Transit announced Sept. 24 that it plans to install newly-developed Help Points—digital, instant communications devices—in 102 subway stations to give riders access to assistance and information with the touch of a button..
Siemens, best known in the communications and signals area as a supplier for rail transit systems (such as New York City Transit’s Canarsie Line inaugural CBTC installation) announced Sept. 24 that it has developed Positive Train Control technology for main line North American railroads.
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MARTA's Scott named next GM of MBTA
Federal, North Carolina officials mark full funding of new Raleigh station
Long Beach port lets contract for major rail project
UTU, BLET advance agreements
Amtrak testing trains at 165 mph in Northeast Corridor
Tampa port rail project to be completed next month
Alaska Railroad crews work round the clock to repair washed out track
New York City Transit's Bianco joins TTCI board
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Auckland Transport unveils design plans for Panmure Station upgrade in New Zealand Auckland Transport in New Zealand has unveiled design plans for the NZ$17.5m ($14.5m) upgrade of Panmure Station, as part of the NZ$1.5bn ($1.2bn) Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI).
Aurecon to provide technical advisory services for Mauritian LRT system
The Mauritius Ministry of Public Infrastructure has awarded a contract to Aurecon to provide technical advisory services for constructing a light rapid transit (LRT) line between Port Louis and Curepipe in Mauritius.
Translink introduces WiFi on all Northern Ireland trains
Translink has rolled out WiFi services to all trains across Northern Ireland Railways (NI Railways).
NCDOT gets DOT funds to improve passenger rail congestion in North Carolina
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has provided $26.5m to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for rail infrastructure improvements to reliability and a reduction of delays on the Amtrak service in eastern North Carolina.
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News from GWSR, NYMR, WSR, and Wensleydale Railway (via YouTube)
The Wensleydale Railway has ambitious expansion plans and it is hoped that a station can be built near the ECML at Northallerton before July 2013 in time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the stewardship of the WRA and the associated start of scheduled passenger operations. A special train service was operated from Leeming Bar using J72 tank engine number 69023 on Saturday the 1st of September to raise both funds and awareness of our "Going Places" appeal. Produced by the Wensleydale Railway Media Unit.
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