Hyperloop
Study finds C$1.7bn undersea rail tunnel the most attractive option for Labrador-Newfoundland link
The recommendation draws on new geological research, innovations in tunnel technology and other factors but echoes advice made in a 2004 pre-feasibility which also assessed a link across the Strait of Belle Isle.
Rail Business
RegioJet receives first Traxx locomotives
The locomotives arrived over the weekend of April 14-15 after being assembled and tested by Bombardier at its Kassel plant, Germany.
Rail News
MTR to support operation and maintenance of Macau LRT
The Macau SAR Government has awarded MTR a MOP 5.88 billion (€588.8 million) operations and maintenance assistance services (O&M) contract for the Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Taipa Line.
Infrastructure
RFP issued for Hamilton light rail project in Ontario
The development is one of a number of major announcements made by Infrastructure Ontario in recent days.
Rail Business
Prequalified teams to make enhancement plans for Toronto’s Union station
Two prequalified consortiums have been asked to make proposals for the Toronto Union station enhancement scheme.
Infrastructure
Preferred bidder picked for Toronto’s Finch West light rail project
The chosen consortium, Mosaic Transit Group, is expected to be awarded the contract in spring 2018 with construction to follow shortly after.
Infrastructure
Take a tour of San Francisco’s new Chinatown underground station
Twelve stories below street level, workers have now begun installing a yellow waterproofing barrier to get the station ready for the project's December 2019 opening.
Rail Business
Newag secures €93m locomotive modernisation deal from PKP Cargo
PKP Cargo, the largest rail freight operator in Poland, has awarded Newag a contract to modernise 60Â SM48 series diesel locomotives.
Rail Business
MTR files competition complaint against SJ
Open access operator MTR Express has complained to the Swedish Competition Authority about SJ's refusal to allow MTR to sell its tickets through the SJ.se website.
Franchise News
British train operator FirstGroup rejects buyout bid
British rail operator FirstGroup has rejected a takeover bid from US equity firm Apollo Management.
Latest News
ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...