US: Alstom Signs Contract Extension for APM at ATL
Alstom has announced receipt of a five-year contract extension to both operate and maintain Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)’s Innovia automated people mover (APM). Valued at approximately 140 million EUR (160 million USD); the agreement sets to continue a partnership that dates back to the initial debut of the airport’s Plane Train in 1980. Alstom’s […]
CAF to Manufacture and Deliver New Vehicles for Portland Streetcar System
CAF USA has been selected to manufacture and deliver 15 new vehicles for use on the Portland Streetcar system. The new vehicles will utilise hybrid battery-electric equipment to serve a new, off-wire portion of the Portland Streetcar system as the NS Line expands to Montgomery Park in Northwest Portland. CAF USA will manufacture and deliver […]
Trump’s US Budget Plan Proposes Cuts to Rail and Public Transit Funding
The United States administration has set out proposed reductions to public transport and passenger rail funding in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, published on 7 April 2026. According to the proposal, total funding for public transit would be set at 16.3 billion USD, representing a 23 percent decrease compared with previous levels. Funding for […]
Beyond the Resume: Assessing Future-Proof Leadership Qualities in an Executive Search
What does your company look for when conducting an executive search? Most businesses seek hard and soft skills that align with the open role and the company’s culture. But what about future-proof leadership qualities? Today’s business world is constantly evolving. A leader must roll with the punches, demonstrating agility, emotional intelligence, and resilience. This article […]
Agra Metro Saves ₹5 Million in One Year with Regenerative Braking Technology
Agra Metro saved ₹5 million (USD$58,000) in annual electricity costs by implementing Sécheron’s IGBT inverter for regenerative energy recovery, the first installation of its kind in India. By converting braking energy into reusable power, the metro significantly improved energy efficiency, reduced its carbon footprint, and achieved a payback period of less than five years. USD […]
Stadler Officially Withdraws Appeal Against SBB Contract Decision
Stadler has officially withdrawn its appeal against SBB’s decision to award a tender for 200 double-decker trains to Siemens. In a statement, Stadler has stated that it has withdrawn its appeal due to ‘severely limited information available’, leaving the company with ‘no grounds to continue the legal proceedings’. Stadler has launched an official appeal against […]
Concrete Sleeper: The Underestimated Component in the Track
Compared to wood, steel, or plastic, concrete has established itself as the most durable and sustainable material for railway sleepers. Concrete sleepers can last up to 50 years and are highly resistant to environmental influences. They also have low thermal expansion , which is beneficial for track stability. Wooden railway sleepers, on the other hand, must be impregnated to ensure their longevity. Previously, substances considered harmful to health […]
SEPTA to Purchase Rail Cars for Regional Services
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is purchasing 24 passenger rail cars from Exo, a public transport provider in the Montreal region, to support its Regional Rail fleet. The agreement, valued at 8.58 million USD, was approved by Exo’s board in March. The vehicles are coach cars originally built by Bombardier in the late 1980s. 24 […]
Additional Pacific Surfliner Service to Connect Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) have announced the launch of a new daily Pacific Surfliner service between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. Beginning 4 May 2026; the service expansion will increase current Pacific Surfliner frequencies to six daily trips to Goleta […]
COMET Industries Launches C-Suite to Connect and Simplify Wayside Operations
COMET Industries, a leading provider of advanced rail technology and components, proudly announces the launch of C-Suite, a connected ecosystem designed to modernize the way rail, industrial, and intermodal operators monitor, manage, and maintain their networks. The system debuts with two core innovations: Cinq, COMET’s connected intelligence platform, and Cinq Edge, its field-ready hardware engineered with a complete […]