Virgin Trains USA unveils Brightline rebranding at Miami rail station
The branding transition from Brightline to Virgin Trains USA has taken a major step forward with the unveiling of Virgin MiamiCentral, the new rail station in downtown Miami. [progressiverailroading.com]
USA: Amtrak advances Baltimore Penn Station project
Amtrak has executed a Master Development Agreement with Penn Station Partners to redevelop and expand historic Baltimore Penn Station. Amtrak plans to contribute up to $90 million toward expansion and modernization. [railwayage.com]
USA: Detroit studies restoring passenger trains to Michigan Central Station
More than 30 years after the last train’s departure, station-owner Ford Motor Co. and regional leaders are studying whether Amtrak service can return to the iconic building. A $30,000 feasibility study should wrap by month’s end. [bridgemi.com]
USA: Amtrak Says NY-NJ Gateway Project Will Be Built, Everyone Must Pay
Amtrak executives say a new rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey must be built – before the deteriorating current tunnel collapses – with the costs shared among the states, railroad and federal government. [bloomberg.com]
Australia: Queensland selects contractors to build $3.84bn Cross River Rail in Brisbane
The project involves building a 10.2km rail line between Dutton Park and Bowen Hills. It includes construction of a 5.9km twin tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD, four new underground stations, and rehabilitation of existing stations. [railway-technology.com]
The USA Needs a Universal System to Pay for Public Transit
In some countries, a single travel card works to ride any train, bus, subway or tram. Why doesn’t the United States have a national system for transit fares payment? [citylab.com]
