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Amtrak Launches FindYourWay App for New York’s Penn Station

Amtrak Launches FindYourWay App for New York’s Penn Station

Amtrak has launched FindYourWay, a real-time customer information beacon technology-enabled app, for exclusive use inside New York Penn Station.

New High-Tech Trains for Miami Metrorail Enter Service

New High-Tech Trains for Miami Metrorail Enter Service

he Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) placed its first new train into service – ushering in a new era of modern, high-tech trains...

Toronto Transit Commission Begins Testing Service on Line 1 Extension

Toronto Transit Commission Begins Testing Service on Line 1 Exten...

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has entered the final stages of testing on the Line 1 extension with the beginning of so-called 'ghost services'...

Siemens-Built Light Rail Vehicles Begin Revenue Service in San Francisco

Siemens-Built Light Rail Vehicles Begin Revenue Service in San Fr...

In total, the company will deliver 219 Siemens-built light rail vehicles for San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Siemens' largest...

Pioneering the use of Liquid Natural Gas as Locomotive Fuel

Pioneering the use of Liquid Natural Gas as Locomotive Fuel

The locomotives utilise a liquid natural gas “kit” that allows for dual fuel capabilities. FEC’s LNG-Diesel engine technology burns 80% less diesel fuel...

Caltrans Announces $371 Million Multi-State Contract for New Railcars

Caltrans Announces $371 Million Multi-State Contract for New Rail...

Caltrans has announced that Sumitomo along with Siemens will be fulfilling a $371 million multi-state contract for new railcars to be used throughout...

Amtrak Continues to Modernise New York’s Penn Station

Amtrak Continues to Modernise New York’s Penn Station

As a vital transportation gateway, Amtrak is committed to the continuous improvement of New York’s Penn Station, and is advancing several projects to...

New York to Introduce Contactless Ticketing System

New York to Introduce Contactless Ticketing System

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board has voted to approve a contract to phase in a new contactless ticketing system that will...

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