Union Pacific to Upgrade Rail Tracks in US
Union Pacific Railroad has revealed plans to improve a 75ml stretch of the Central Oregon track, stretching from Oakridge to…
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Raising the Alarm on Cable Theft
There is something undeniably odd about the idea that thieves keep a careful watch on global commodity prices - but…
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US Reports Increase in Rail Freight Traffic
Intermodal rail freight traffic in the US has picked up following lower volumes in January, according to the Association of…
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US Rail Freight Traffic Continues to Rise
US railroad freight traffic has risen by 8.2% with 296,980 carloads for the week ending 19 February 2011, compared with…
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Beijing Metro to Be Equipped with Advanced Traction and Signalling Systems
Alstom and its two Chinese joint ventures, Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment (SATEE) and CASCO, have won two $193m contracts…
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Los Angeles Transportation Authority to Purchase LA Union Station
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) plans to acquire the Los Angeles Union Station for $75m from Catellus…
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US Metro to Purchase Siemens Rail Cars
The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) has finalised an inter-agency agreement with the Utah Transit Authority for the procurement of…
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UGL Rail Secures Australian Rolling Stock Orders
UGL Rail has secured passenger and freight supply and maintenance projects worth A$225m (US$228m) in Australia. The work includes the…
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New Diesel Electric Locomotive Joins MBTA’s Rail Fleet
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will add a diesel-electric locomotive to its commuter rail fleet, following its inaugural run…
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UK Station Platform Works to Begin
A major scheme to lengthen the platforms at nine railway stations in Essex, UK, will begin this week. The stations…