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CREATE signalization modernization completed

A signalization modernization project that falls under the CREATE (Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency) program and funded through TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economy Recovery) grants has been completed.

RailComm to expand BNSF Amarillo yard system

Fairport, N.Y.-based RailComm said Monday it has been selected to provide a wireless remote control derail system at BNSF’s Amarillo, Tex., yard for the roundhouse engine tracks.

Amtrak taps ENSCO track chart system

Falls Church, Va.-based ENSCO, Inc. said Wednesday Amtrak has selected for use the company’s TrackIT(r) Track Chart Management System. The web-based system hosts Amtrak’s official track charts and provides them as high quality PDF digital copies or hard copies.

VIA Rail Canada launches electronic ticketing

VIA Rail Canada said Wednesday it has initiated “a new electronic ticketing service enabling passengers to access their tickets and information anywhere and any time from their personal electronic device, allowing rail users to avoid any pre-boarding lines and travel stress-free.

Simmons-Boardman, RailAdvisor join forces

Railway Age, International Railway Journal, and Railway Track & Structures are very pleased to announce their partnership with RailAdvisor to bring you the world’s railway information in a more concise and global manner than ever before.

Thales awarded Norwegian rail contract

Thales said Tuesday Jernbaneverket (JBV), the Norwegian rail administration, awarded a framework agreement to deliver a new interlocking system, The initial 33 million euro ($41.5 million) phase includes three signaling projects, involving the Sandnes-Stavanger line, the Ganddal cargo terminal, and Høvik station.

Alstom chosen for Denmark ERTMS

Alstom says it has signed a contract with Danish railway infrastructure owner Banedanmark to deliver on-board equipment to railway operators in Denmark, and to equip 503 train cars with Atlas ERTMS1 signaling capabilities.