Latest California News
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Stadler to Deliver Additional Hydrogen Trains to California
Stadler has received an order to build four hydrogen-powered trains for the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans.
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver Additional LRVs to Sacramento
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has ordered an additional eight S700 light rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel.
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Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train
Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services.
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California: RAISE Grant to Fund Brightline West Stations in Hesperia and Apple Valley
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority has received a RAISE grant to fund the construction of two Brightline West rail stations.
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Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara
Caltrain's electrification project has commenced testing electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines.
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Wildlife Crossings to be Built Over Brightline West High-Speed Rail System
Three wildlife overcrossings are going to be built over the Brightline West high-speed rail system, providing a safe path for wildlife.
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$2.5 Billion to Expand Passenger Rail Services in California
California Governor Newsom has announced more than 2.5 billion USD in funding for 16 ongoing projects to improve passenger rail services.
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US: Metrolink Breaks Ground on Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project
Metrolink's Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project has commenced at Burbank-Downtown Station in California.
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US: Metrolink Arrow to Commence Service in San Bernardino County
SBCTA and Metrolink are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Arrow service, which is scheduled to commence on Monday 24 October.
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Valley Link Rail to Construct Hydrogen Production Facility in California
The Valley Link Rail project is purchasing 200 acres that will be the site of its green hydrogen production facility.
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California High-Speed Rail Applies for 67 Million in Funding to Advance Bakersfield Extension
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has applied for 67 million in federal funding to advance construction of the Bakersfield extension.
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California: Brightline to Build High-Speed Rail Station at Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga City Council and the SBTCA have approved the sale of a five-acre portion of Cucamonga Station to Brightline West.
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California High-Speed Rail Achieves Environmental Clearance in Northern California
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors has approved the line's 43-mile section from San Francisco to San Jose.
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Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California
Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California to enhance passenger comfort and safety.
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Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose
Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose.
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California High-Speed Rail Summer 2022 Construction Update
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a Summer 2022 Construction Update to highlight progress on the high-speed rail project…
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Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System
In a strategic partnership, Switchio and Enghouse Transportation, have secured a contract to bring contactless EMV payments to public transi…
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California Legislature Urged to Approve High-Speed Rail Funding
The California Legislature is being urged to approve 4.2 billion USD in funding for California's High-Speed Rail project.
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Metrolink Certifies Final EIR for Simi Valley Double Track Project
California: Metrolink has certified the final environmental impact report for the Simi Valley Double Track project, a SCORE-funded project.
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BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California
BNSF and Wabtec are testing a battery-electric locomotive between Barstow and Stockton (CA) to test the viability of battery technology.
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25 More Light Rail Vehicles for San Diego
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for 25 low-floor Light Rail Vehicles (LRV's) from San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)…
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Low-Emission Locomotives Enter Service on California Northern Railroad
Genesee & Wyoming Inc (G&W) have announced two new Tier 4 compliant low-emission locomotives are now in service with subsidiary company CFNR…
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BART Trains Get Bike Straps Encouraging Active Travel
Following successful testing BART says it will fit all of its trains with new bike straps, which customers prefer over U-shaped rubber docks…