All articles tagged with #rail
Originally Published 12 days ago — by BBC
Rail services near Doncaster were severely disrupted on New Year's Eve due to the theft of 200 meters of signalling cables, causing cancellations and delays across multiple routes, with ongoing repairs and safety concerns highlighted by authorities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
A proposed $200 billion US rail merger faces potential hurdles despite its scale, highlighting challenges in the transportation sector and regulatory environment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The Biden administration is unveiling major rail investments in the United States, including the country's first high-speed train between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with the aim of doubling passenger numbers on America's railways by 2040. The $66 billion allocated for passenger trains is the largest sum since the formation of Amtrak in 1971. The funding will support the creation of new rail lines, extension of existing ones, renovation of stations, and the introduction of faster and more comfortable trains. The goal is to transform the outdated and limited rail network into a modern and efficient system.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Brightline, a private rail company, has launched its train service from Miami to Orlando, completing a $6 billion investment in Florida. The 235-mile, 3.5-hour ride marks the first privately owned passenger operator to connect two major U.S. metropolitan areas in decades. Brightline plans to expand further with a $12 billion high-speed railway project from Las Vegas to Southern California. The company aims to have trains traveling at 186 mph on American tracks by 2028. The new line promises faster trip times and modern amenities, attracting both locals and tourists. With the expansion to Orlando, Brightline projects carrying 8 million people annually.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Iraq has launched a $17 billion project to link the Grand Faw Port on its southern coast to the border with Turkey, aiming to transform the country's economy and rival the Suez Canal. The Development Road will include rail and road links, high-speed trains, and an energy component that could include oil and gas pipelines. The project was announced at a conference aimed at courting Arab interest, including from Arab Gulf states, Syria, and Jordan. If work starts early next year, the project would be completed in 2029.