Mass Transit Rail Update - Tuesday ENL - Mar 24th, 2026
Mass Transit Rail Update
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March 24, 2026
New York Gov. Hochul issues RFP for largest rail car order in MTA history
The base order of 1,140 cars would replace the R62 and R62A cars on the 1, 3 and 6 lines.
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Metrolinx extends contract with Alstom for GO Transit and UP Express operations and maintenance
The nearly $950 million contract makes Alstom the O&M providers until at least 2031.
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New Mid-America Regional Council report highlights benefits of KC Streetcar Main Street Extension service
After construction was completed, the report notes the pace of new construction roughly doubled following transit investment.
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Amtrak completes steel structure for King Street Yard that will service Cascade line
Constructed in Seattle, the new maintenance facility will be able to service Airo trains in full sets.
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Exo selects Transdev Canada to take over rail operations in 2027
The contract runs through 2040 with a launch period to sunset the existing provider and options to extend beyond.
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Government of Ontario acquires more than 120 miles of track for Northlander rail service
The new track will allow passengers and freight to traverse between Timmins and Toronto
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Alstom delivers first of new automated people movers to Tampa International Airport
The new people mover system is also coming with a new automatic train control system to improve frequency and reliability.
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Gateway Development Commission resumes work on Hudson Tunnel Project
The GDC says construction will have to pause again in two to three months if federal funding disbursements do not continue.
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