Passenger rail projects, as many industry observers have been pointing out since POTUS 45 won a second term this past Presidential election, will suffer under the POTUS 47 regime. California’s High Speed
As the new presidential administration and Congress begin their terms, RSI is hard at work advocating for key legislative priorities that will shape the future of the rail industry. High on the agenda is the reauthorization of surface transportation funding, crucial for maintaining and improving the nation’s transportation infrastructure, and restoring critical provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, among other priority items.
On the 46th day since the congestion toll for vehicles entering the portion of Manhattan south of 60th Street went into effect, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took the first step toward
The original Pennsylvania Station New York opened for service in 1910 and lasted a mere 53 years. It was a magnificent edifice, reminiscent of the grandeur of the greatest structures of Ancient
Equipment industry panelists expect muted 2025 railcar demand amid elevated interest rates and trade uncertainty affecting carloads as well as input prices. Disruptions are likely to benefit secondary market valuations. Labor and
Federal provisions concerning passenger rail liability are creating a headache that may threaten commuter rail service across the nation. The adage of “like watching a train wreck” is really not one that
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.
The new Administration has apparently reversed course on its predecessor’s energy policies, dismissing and de-funding sustainable methods of electricity generation such as wind and solar, instead favoring domestically sourced coal and crude
On Jan. 15, 2025, the Federal Railroad Administration released on its website the final report titled Cost and Benefit Risk Framework for Modern Railway Electrification Options (download below). The report is based
“The Lost Subways of North America: A Cartographic Guide to the Past, Present, and What Might Have Been.” Written and illustrated by Jake Berman. University of Chicago Press, 2023. Hardcover, 272 pp.