SkyTrain Readies for Mark V Trainset Service
British Columbia’s TransLink has begun field testing the first of its new Mark V trainsets, which will run on the SkyTrain automated rapid transit system in metro Vancouver.
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Transit Briefs: NJT, Brightline
New Jersey Transit (NJT) selects Alstom to overhaul its Multilevel II trucks. Also, Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, partners with Driftwood Hospitality Management on cross-promotional marketing.
Supply Side: Alstom, STV, HNTB
Alstom donates funds to the American Red Cross to support wildfire response and recovery efforts in California. Also, STV’s Liz Justison is named to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Board of Directors; and HNTB wins the 2025 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Florida Grand Conceptor Award for its work on the Brightline Florida East-West Connector project.
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Building A Safer Future With Trustworthy AI
The buzz around Artificial Intelligence is deafening. We have all heard the motivational quotes about the accelerating pace of change, and much of that acceleration is powered by AI. At Alstom, we embrace this change, recognising its potential for the rail industry and create a sustainable future for mobility.
Ontario Northland Secures Bilevel Overhaul Contract for GO Transit
The Ontario, Canada government on Jan. 27 reported that it is investing more than C$350 million to refurbish 121 GO Transit bilevel commuter railcars at Ontario Northland’s Remanufacturing and Repair Center in North Bay.
Alstom Lands GO Transit Bilevel Overhaul Contract
Alstom on Jan. 15 reported signing a framework agreement valued at approximately C$500 million with Metrolinx to refurbish 181 Series VIII bilevel commuter railcars for GO Transit in Ontario, Canada.
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
SCRRA Renews, Expands Alstom Contract
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) has renewed its 26-year-old Metrolink rolling stock fleet maintenance contract with Alstom Group (originally Bombardier Transportation), expanding it to an O&M (operations and maintenance) contract,
Transit Briefs: IAM, Caltrain, WMATA
Alstom workers in Plattsburgh, N.Y., voted to join International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Also, California’s Caltrain will move its headquarters to Millbrae; and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveils the newest design for its holiday wrapped train and buses.
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High Performance Solutions: How AI Is Transforming Rail
Here’s how “super analyzers” are speeding up troubleshooting for faster, more efficient rail operations.