California

BNSF and Wabtec are testing a battery-electric locomotive between Barstow and Stockton (CA) to test the viability of battery technology.

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for 25 low-floor Light Rail Vehicles (LRV's) from San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS).

Genesee & Wyoming Inc (G&W) have announced two new Tier 4 compliant low-emission locomotives are now in service with subsidiary company CFNR.

Following successful testing BART says it will fit all of its trains with new bike straps, which customers prefer over U-shaped rubber docks.

BART has begun its upgrade works to the traction power substations on its network. San Leandro is the first station to get a new substation.

Bombardier has won a contract to operate and maintain the San Francisco APM, which serves the city's airport, for a period of ten years.

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 25: Bombardier announces new car assembly site in California, HS2 gives a talk at Rail Live and more.

The CCJPA, a transit line in California, has formally awarded Nomad Digital with the “Next Generation WiFi Services Contract”.