5 million rides for KC Streetcar

The fare-free KC Streetcar recently logged its 5 millionth ride in less than 2-1/2 years of service. 

Brightline goes west, plans LA-Las Vegas high speed rail

With its funding plans clearer, South Florida passenger start-up Brightline is looking west for its next venture into private high speed rail.

Progress Rail notches up Egypt deal

A major new locomotive deal marks the latest chapter in Progress Rail’s long heritage of supplying customers in the Middle East.

Wabtec-GE merger moving ahead

Wabtec Corp. today said it is progressing with its proposed merger with GE Transportation and filed a proxy statement with the SEC.

Nonprofits gain from UP community grants

The largest U.S. railroad doesn’t just talk about being a good neighbor, it puts its money where its mouth is.

Alstom, Merrill celebrate assembly of first Avelia bodyshell

The first replacement trainset for Amtrak’s high-speed service is just a shell of itself – and that’s good news.

New leadership for key CSX areas

CSX announced a change in leadership for its Merchandise and Intermodal Sales & Marketing teams.

Stacks and tracks: Intermodal leads AAR weekly freight data

Growing e-commerce and the run-up to end-of-year retail sales helped intermodal shipments gain in the weekly rail freight report from the Association of American Railroads.

Kansas City Streetcar seeks federal grants for Main Street Extension

The KC Streetcar recently applied for $151 million in federal funding for its planned Main Street Extension to University of Missouri-Kansas City.

WMATA to acquire 8000-series cars

Washington, D.C.’s rapid transit system is moving ahead with plans to buy more new rolling stock.

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