DMUs gain traction in U.S. rail market

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The United States is witnessing a revolution in railroads. The evolution of diesel multiple units (DMUs), which conform to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, are having an influence on the local railroad sector. The benefits of DMU, which are contrasted to the conventional light rail, are presented

United States, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Facilities & equipment, Railroads, Rail Transportation, Railroad equipment, Diesel Locomotives, Standards, Usage, Evaluation, Forecasts and trends, Equipment and supplies, Market trend/market analysis

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Advanced driverless rail systems gaining favor worldwide

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The growing demand for communications-based train control (CBTC) system that has made its debut in Singapore, Copenhagen and Puerto Rico is evaluated. The versatile nature, safety, technical and operational efficiency of driverless rail systems are analyzed.

Denmark, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Technology application, Passenger cars (Railcars)

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Raising light rail in Arizona

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A light rail line called Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Rail Project has planned construction designed to connect Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. The processes involved in the funding, planning, coordination, and management of the project are discussed.

Strategy & planning, Financial management, Arizona, Planning, Finance, Design and construction, Company business planning, Company financing, Light rail transit

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