RT&S magazine redesign debuts

Railway Age sister publication Railway Track & Structures launched a redesign with its March 2012 issue. The new look is designed to better reflect the progression and energy of the rail industry. RT&S has been redesigned to be more contemporary and easier to read.

RailComm names Michael Dampier VP

Fairport, N.Y.-based RailComm on Thursday announced that Michael Dampier has joined the company as vice president of Sales and Marketing. Dampier will be based in Jacksonville, Fla.

Invensys Rail, Lilee form PTC partnership

Louisville, Ky.-based Invensys Rail Corp. said Tuesday it and Lilee Systems have joined forces to bring a new Wayside Messaging Server (WMS) to Positive Train Control (PTC) applications across North America.

Thales, Siemens land MTA NYCT contract

Thales and Siemens on Tuesday announced they have been awarded a contract to provide a permanent communications-based train control (CBTC) test track facility for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT).

Amtrak Hialeah yard taps RailComm system

Fairport, N.Y. based RailComm said Thursday it has provided a wireless remote control derail system at Amtrak’s Maintenance Facility in Hialeah, Fla., outside Miami.

Thales awarded Korean signaling contract

Thales announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a contract from Hyundai Rotem for communications-based train control (CBTC) signaling on the Sin Bundang Line, linking Seongnam, South Korea, with Seoul, the capital.

Railway Age website redesign lauded

“Good web design is making a comeback,” says Rob O’Regan, editor of eMedia Vitals website, citing five recently revamped websites, including Railway Age magazine’s recently redesigned website. 

Thales lands Hong Kong airport APM contract

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France-based Thales Group said Monday it has been awarded a contract by IHI Corp. to resignal and upgrade the automated people mover (APM) located within Hong Kong international airport.

Railway Age launches new website

Railway Age Publisher Jonathan Chalon on Friday announced the “official launch of the new Railway Age website.”

AREMA educational scholarships offered

The AREMA Educational Foundation once again is offering scholarships to engineering students who are specializing in the railway industry and supports other educational and training endeavors that help to ensure the future of the profession.

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