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Brightline West
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.
FRA Advances Brightline West Project With Signed Agreement
Brightline West on Sept. 26 reported that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has officially signed the $3 billion grant agreement awarded in December 2023 for its 218-mile high-speed rail project linking Nevada
Transit Briefs: Brightline, CapMetro, NYMTA
Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, eyes an extension to Tampa. Also, the Board of Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) in Austin, Tex., approves next year’s budget; and New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches a data challenge.
A ‘Buy America’ Waiver for CHSRA?
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking comments on whether to grant a waiver of its Buy America requirements to the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA or Authority) so it can use
People News: Siemens, HNTB, AASHTO
Siemens taps Tobias Atzler to lead Investor Relations. Also, at HNTB, Grace Madden joins as Project Director for Fleet and Facilities, and Jennifer Schultz transitions to Capital Region Business Development Leader; and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) formally names Garrett Eucalitto President.
New Siemens Plant to Build Brightline West AP 220s
Siemens Mobility is building a new plant in Horseheads, N.Y. to manufacture the American Pioneer 220 high-speed trainsets for Brightline West. Described as “North America’s first true high-speed rail production facility,” the
FRA Issues Nonavailability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Brightline West Project
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on May 24 reported issuing a waiver of its Buy America requirements to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NVDOT) for the planned Las Vegas-to-Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., high
Siemens Selected for Brightline West HSR Trainsets (Updated)
Brightline has designated Siemens Mobility preferred bidder to supply 10 seven-car “American Pioneer 220” (AP 220) electric trainsets for the 218-mile, $12 billion Brightline West high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and
Brightline West Breaks Ground
Brightline West on April 22 held an official groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas for its $12 billion, 218-mile high-speed rail project linking Nevada and Southern California. The route, which has full environmental