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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements

Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.

Alstom to Overhaul Multilevel II Railcar Trucks for NJ TRANSIT

Alstom has announced the signing of  new 25 million USD contract with NJ TRANSIT for an overhaul of its fleet of Multilevel II Trucks.

NJ TRANSIT to Purchase 36 New Rail Cars from Alstom

NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom.

US: $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Hudson River Tunnel Project

The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded 11 billion USD in grants and financing for the Hudson River Tunnel Project. 

Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion

Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the upcoming expansion of New York Penn Station.

PTC: 223 Route Miles Outstanding | NJ Transit Falling Behind

The FRA has published its third quarter 2020 update on the implementation of positive train control on the mandated route miles.

Bombardier to Supply 8 ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives to New Jersey

NJ TRANSIT has exercised an option from a 2008 contract for a further 8 ALP-45 dual-power locomotives from Bombardier Transportation.

Bombardier to Supply Additional Dual-Power Locomotives to New Jersey

The ALP-45 dual-power locomotives are capable of operating under both diesel power and alternating current electric power from overhead sour…

NJ Transit Highlights Recent Rail Safety Upgrades

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has implemented a variety of rail safety upgrades over the past year and is looking at additional enhancemen…

NJ Transit Adopts Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget

The NJ Transit (New Jersey Transit) Board of Directors has adopted a Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget and capital program that supports...

Bombardier Wins New Operations and Maintenance Contract in New Jersey