High Performance

One of our society’s current mantras is to “Follow the Science.” Unfortunately, this oft-repeated phrase cannot distinguish between science and myth, so one may not always be perfectly clear about…

Brightline has designated Siemens Mobility preferred bidder to supply 10 seven-car “American Pioneer 220” (AP 220) electric trainsets for the 218-mile, $12 billion Brightline West high-speed rail system connecting Las…

Alstom Canada has received an AFNOR (Association Française de Certification) Groupe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Confirmed Commitment Label in Canada for its alignment with the ISO 26000 international standard. The…

Metra increases its UP North Line weekday service. Also, crime on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) continues a downward trend in April; and Brightline ends its monthly passes.

California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) releases new Central Valley station renderings. Also, Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) Transit Watch app reaches 10-year anniversary.

Railway Age’s second annual “Young Professionals” virtual conference will include concrete advice on how to expand your skills and grow your career in the freight and passenger rail industry. Our…

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) approves its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and FY 2026 operating and capital budgets. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s…

2024 READERS' MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS, RAILWAY AGE MAY 2024 ISSUE: Railway Age’s 2024 subscriber-selected honorees all embody an entrepreneurial spirit anchored in a commitment to service, safety and sustainability.

President Joe Biden on May 2 announced his intent to nominate Ronald L. Batory to the Amtrak Board of Directors. “Ronald L. Batory is a career railroad professional with more…

The May 2024 issue of Railway Age is available digitally, featuring the honorees of our fifth-annual Readers’ Most Influential Leaders poll, plus Railinc’s locomotive report and MxV Rail R&D.

The Alberta government on April 29 announced a master plan aimed at increasing passenger rail service in the province.

Amtrak in 2000 introduced Acela, the first high-speed rail service in the Western Hemisphere. Since then, we’ve served more than 65 million passengers. But what’s next for high-speed rail in America?…

In a category 5 hurricane force stunning announcement, Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairperson Martin J. Oberman announced late on Nov 16 that he will not seek renomination to a second…

There is plenty of action on the passenger rail scene in Florida these days. Brightline started service on its northward and westward expansion to Orlando Airport on Sept. 22, 2023,…

Brightline West on April 22 held an official groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas for its $12 billion, 218-mile high-speed rail project linking Nevada and Southern California. The route, which has…

HDR has promoted New England Transportation Manager Tony Gouveia, P.E., to a dual role as Northeast Transit Leader, adding to his current position. Gouveia will work with teams and clients…

MTA Long Island Rail Road sets Rob Free as President, following six-months of service as Acting President. Also, Julie Green joins HNTB as New York Transit and Mobility Group Director.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on April 11 reported that it will solicit proposals for six high-speed trainsets, including two prototypes to support testing and trial running, from the two prequalified,…

Brightline West awards a geotechnical engineering and design contract for its high-speed rail project linking Las Vegas and Southern California. Also, QLINE Detroit streetcars will include new advertising as part…

Railway Age subscribers: Don’t delay! Submit your nominations by April 10 for the fifth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.