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Amtrak Airo: Siemens releases first bi-mode train for Amtrak’s nordeast regional services

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:23:35 +0000

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Recently, we wrote about the first Amtrak Airo push-pull train for the Cascades service.

Amtrak unveils Airo trains: A new era for passenger rail in the United States

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:54 +0000

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Amtrak is continuing its fleet renewal program as passenger rail demand increases across the United States.

DART Silver line opens across North Texas with new FLIRT DMUs

Simon Wijnakker — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:29:58 +0000

The DART Silver Line was officially opened on October 25, marking a new era of regional mobility across North Texas.

NJ Transit orders more ALP-45s—15 years on

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:58:43 +0000

We hope Bombardier Alstom did not throw away the tools! 15 years after the presentation of the first locomotive during Innotrans 2010, NJ Transit has decided to again order additional ALP-45 dual power locomotives (and double deck cars).

Amtrak NextGen Acela debuts on August 28 [updated]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:08:13 +0000

Starting Thursday, August 28, Amtrak will begin service with its new NextGen Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston.

First look: Siemens Airo trainsets ready for Amtrak Cascades

Bastian Vogelvanger — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:53:24 +0000

The next generation of Amtrak trains is steadily becoming a reality. Back in 2021, Amtrak selected Siemens to deliver a new fleet of passenger trains for use along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and various state-supported routes.

[passenger] Trinity Metro expands TEXRail fleet – Four new Stadler FLIRTs coming in 2027

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:29:37 +0000

On 25.11.2024, Stadler Rail and Trinity Metro signed a contract for four additional Stadler FLIRT DMUs. The trains will join an existing fleet that has successfully operated in Fort Worth since 2019.

[locomotives] MTA and Siemens officially unveil the dual-mode Charger locomotive [video]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:50:06 +0000

On November 1, 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) introduced the SC42-DM locomotive. These new locomotives will replace and upgrade Metro-North Railroad’s current fleet serving Poughkeepsie, Southeast, Danbury, and Waterbury.

[locomotive] NJ Transit celebrates historical contributions of African Americans

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:54:58 +0000

On 26.02.2024, NJ Transit celebrated the historical contributions of notable African Americans by unveiling two buses adorned with special graphics in honour of Black History Month.

[passenger] Caltrain KISS: soft launch of electric trains between San Francisco and San Jose

Simon Wijnakker — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:12:33 +0000

On 11.08.2024, secret D-day, the soft launch of the unique Stadler KISS double-deck trains on the 160-year-old historic line connecting San Francisco and San Jose.