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Brightline: Will Ridership Meet Expectations?

Railway Age recently reported on the proposed Sunshine Corridor in Central Florida, which is slated to connect Brightline’s newly opened northern terminal at Orlando Airport with points west and southwest in the

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CHSRA Releases Draft 2024 Business Plan

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on Feb. 9 issued its draft 2024 Business Plan for public review and comment. It covers major program progress in Northern California, the Central Valley and

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25 Under 40: Part 4 of 4

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2024.

Kansas City Streetcar welcomed the newest member of its fleet, No. 807, on Feb. 2. It is the first of eight cars that CAF USA will deliver this year to support two extension projects. (Screen Grab Courtesy of KC Streetcar, via Twitter)

Transit Briefs: KC Streetcar, NJT, AECOM

Kansas City Streetcar begins testing the first of eight new CAF USA-manufactured vehicles. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) will host the opening module of International Association of Public Transport’s (UITP) three-part global diploma course; and infrastructure consulting firm AECOM will help deliver numerous projects for U.S. transportation clients that have secured funding from the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program.

Kiewit/J.F. Shea JV Lands Amtrak Frederick Douglass Tunnel Contract

Amtrak has awarded a Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the new, $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel, which will serve electrified Amtrak and MARC commuter trains. Construction scheduled to begin in 2026;

Now On Line: Railway Age February 2024 Digital Edition

The February 2024 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, covering the freight rail policy outlook and showcasing our 25 Under 40 “Fast Tracker” honorees.

Among the potential seating options for CHSRA trainset interiors are premium “cocoon”-style seats. (Rendering Courtesy of CHSRA, Subject to Change)

Watch: CHSRA Releases Renderings, Mock-Ups of Potential Train Interiors

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) last month hosted what it called “preliminary” mock-up tours of its trainset interiors for state and local leaders and other stakeholders, and released potential interior renderings.

Winter Puts the Brakes on Amtrak (Updated Jan. 26)

Jan. 18 was not a good day for Amtrak, on either end of the Lakes Shore Limited route, and in other places, too. Many Amtrak trains in the Midwest did not operate,

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Talgo to Co-Develop Hydrogen-Powered High-Speed Train

The joint manufacturers claim an adapted Talgo 250 train will be a world first.

“Connecting Las Vegas and Southern California will provide wide-spread public benefits to both states, creating thousands of jobs and jumpstarting a new level of economic competitiveness for the region,” Brightline Founder and Chairman Wes Edens said. “We appreciate the confidence placed in us by DOT and are ready to get to work.” (Rendering Courtesy of Brightline West)

Brightline West Lands $2.5B in Private Activity Bonds

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Jan. 23 reported approving a $2.5 billion private-activity bonds allocation to the Brightline West High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail project linking Las Vegas and Southern California.

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