Toronto Commuter Operating Contract Extension Signed
The contract with Alstom includes maintenance of the GO Transit and UP Express fleets.
Author: Robert Preston
Mexico City–Toluca Commuter Line Completed
The final section between Observatorio and Santa Fe was opened by the President of Mexico.
Mexico’s Outgoing President Announces Completion of Mayan Train Project (UPDATED 12/10)
In a ceremony held at Chetumal on Sept. 29, the outgoing President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, marked the completion of the Mayan Train project to build or upgrade 965.6 miles
Hafeet Rail Orders Locomotives From Progress Rail
Progress Rail will supply 27 SD70ACS freight locomotives for the new Oman-UAE railway.
Knorr-Bremse Signaling Deal Completed
Knorr-Bremse acquires North American conventional signaling business from Alstom.
Dates Set for Mayan Train Completion
President of Mexico says remaining sections will open early next month.
SEPTA Taps Hitachi Rail for M5 Fleet Contract
Deal for 200 rapid transit cars for the Market-Frankford Line is worth $724.3 million.
Mexico’s Next President Continues Passenger Train Revival
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum will focus on routes from Mexico City to the north.
Woojin Wins Contract to Upgrade LA Metro Fleet
Korean supplier will fit 74 Ansaldo Breda cars with a new traction control system.
Mexico’s Freight Concessionaires Assist in Reintroduction of Passenger Services
Feasibility studies now under way for eight long-distance routes.