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Some may be familiar with DMUs called Alstom Coradia LINT - with LINT standing for Leichter Innovativer Nahverkehrstriebwagen, meaning light innovative local transport rail vehicle. Many might conclude that this kind of rolling stock offers an attractive design with extra large windows, quick...

At least to some, it might seem like progress to get more light rail into operation. As the press report below outlines, this Saturday, light rail service will extend southwards from SeaTac Airport to the Angel Lake station. Now many might be curious how voters will decide on November 8...

This may sound interesting: MBTA is considering possibly buying additional Red Line cars, to be able to only have all-new cars in the Red Line fleet. This would lead to higher capacity, faster service, more frequent service. Not to mention, it might just increase the comfort for all people...

This may sound interesting to some: West Hollywood might get its light rail way earlier than expected. Now let us see if that Measure M will be approved... Light rail extension to West Hollywood might happen much sooner than planned Construction could start as early as 2020 By Jeff Wattenhofer...

image taken from: http://ourtransitfuture.com/_deis/ Milestone report moves Durham-Orange light rail forward By Bruce Siceloff August 24, 2015 http://www.newsobserver.com/news/traffic/road-worrier-blog/article32261829.html The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau sums the project up like...

source: https://www.facebook.com/TheCityofSacramento/photos/pb.273440976015340.-2207520000.1440688834./1233516620007766/?type=1&theater Transit advocates, riders celebrate opening of light rail’s south line By Tony Bizjak August 24, 2015...

After the light rail defeats in Pinellas County, FL, or in Austin, TX, and the streetcar that's already approved being killed in San Antonio, TX, Phoenix shows that it's still possible: How very un-Tampa Bay: Light rail wins (again) in Phoenix electionBy Michael Van Sickler August 26, 2015...

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority ("Metrolink") seems to currently be conducting a new survey regarding fares: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Metrolink_Fare_Survey Unable to find any information regarding the background for it, might this be the beginning of a development like at...

For the proposed 186+mph high-speed rail called "Zip Rail" from Rochester to Minneapolis/St. Paul, a scoping document was published a few weeks ago. The document shows different possible routes, as well as different station locations in the Twin Cities area (St. Paul Union Station, MSP airport...

The city of Phoenix is conducting a survey regarding new light rail, new streetcar, new BRT and improvements to current transit services, as well as necessary funding. The Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation recommended a 0.75% sales tax to replace the current 0.4% local...

Thanks to the European Union and some of its neoliberal policies (not liberal as in U.S. terms, neoliberal=free-market fundamentalist, economic liberalism like mid-19th-century Manchester liberalism), there are "open access" rules regarding passenger rail in Europe, and in member states...

Recently, there were several developments regarding the Caltrain commuter rail between San Francisco and San Jose/Gilroy: an important step forward regarding an upgrade to the infrastructure (electrification), about the respective future rolling stock (EMUs) and a new lawsuit regarding these...

Yesterday, there were press reports that the Sacramento Transportation Authority will try to get feedback from county voters about the idea to generate more revenue for transportation, to build light rail and road projects, f.e. light rail to Sacramento airport, and a new 35-mile parkway called...

source: Obama's budget includes windfall for L.A. transportation February 2, 2015 By Noah Bierman and W.J. Hennigan http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-obama-budget-california-20150203-story.html

Tri-Rail link to downtown Miami needs $69 million in funds to happen January 30, 2015 By Michael Turnbell http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-tri-rail-downtown-miami-20150202-story.html

French involvement in Texas high-speed rail? Mais oui! January 26, 2015 By Gordon Dickson http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article8202234.html

Little-known agency keeps commuter rail network on track January 27, 2015 By Dan Weikel http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-commute-20150127-story.html

Tokyo to help with east-west rail link January 28, 2015 By Chatrudee Theparat http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/460975/tokyo-to-help-with-east-west-rail-link

In the last days there were some press reports, that a federal loan for the East Link project, will help Sound Transit to move forward with other light-rail and transit improvement projects, that had been postponed due to the 2008 economic meltdown caused by for-profit Wall Street companies and...

For years and years already, the city of Milwaukee is debating whether to build a modern streetcar system or not. Several obstacles already had to be overcome, and an initial starter route was selected: Image source: Streetcar proposal stirs debate about morality, racism December 16, 2014...