Categories: Electric Vehicles, Operations, Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions

The firm is performing design reviews, test coverage, and vehicle inspection services for this program.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10248932/metro-north-taps-stv-to-procure-first-battery-electric-locomotive

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Rail, Suppliers, Vehicle Research

The alternative propulsion technology is expected to power trains running at speeds up to 125 mph.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10243161/siemens-to-roll-out-battery-electric-passenger-locomotives-in-north-america

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Operations, Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions

The locomotives will generally draw electrical power from the overhead wires known as catenary, and switch to battery mode for tracks in and around Penn...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10236452/metro-north-railroad-to-operate-battery-electric-powered-locomotives

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Rail

The new California rail plan aims to connect every region of the state by rail so Californians can get where they’re going affordably and with zero emissions.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10234050/california-envisions-a-zero-emission-connected-rail-network-by-2050

Categories: Operations, Rail, Suppliers, Zero Emissions

After nearly a decade of construction, these new trains signify a landmark shift toward a faster, more frequent and environmentally friendly public...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10226160/caltrain-begins-electric-train-passenger-service

Categories: Bus, Legal/Legislative, Management, New Mobility, Rail

In addition to working on a transition to zero-emissions vehicles, the agency is also constructing a new streetcar system, testing microtransit, and...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10150315/octa-marks-30th-anniversary-pushes-ahead-toward-future

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Rail

The six new S700 streetcars join Charlotte’s current light rail fleet of 42 S70 light rail vehicles.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10150471/siemens-mobility-battery-hybrid-operated-streetcars-enter-revenue-service-in-nor

Categories: Bus, Management, Motorcoach, Rail, Safety, Security and Safety

Homendy was nominated by President Joe Biden May 19; testified in a June 24 confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10149422/jennifer-homendy-sworn-in-as-chair-of-ntsb

Categories: Bus, Legal/Legislative, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail, Zero Emissions

After postponing the event in 2020, APTA moved the TRANSform Conference and EXPO to sunny Orlando, Nov. 7 to 10, 2021.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10149241/apta-transform-conference-and-expo-heads-to-orlando

Categories: Bus, Legal/Legislative, Management, Rail

In June 1991, the Orange County Transportation Authority was formed through the consolidation of seven different agencies that focused on various aspects of...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10146611/octa-marks-30th-anniversary