Aeroexpress Celebrates Its Second Anniversary in Vladivostok

RUSSIA: Two years ago, on 20 July 2012 Aeroexpress has launched the direct rail link connecting the Vladivostok central rail terminal and Knevichi Airport (Vladivostok International Airport). Now, the bright red Aeroexpress trains have become an integral part of the city’s transport infrastructure. Since 20 July 2012, Aeroexpress has carried over 1.27 million people in Vladivostok. In the first half of 2014, more than 340 thousand people have taken...

DFW Airport Rail Link will open in just four weeks

USA: The final segment of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Orange Line rail service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will start its operations on 18th August. The 5-mile segment links newly renovated Terminal A and Belt Line Station, with continuing service to major regional destinations including Irving-Las Colinas, Dallas Market Center and downtown Dallas. With this opening, DFW Airport becomes the third-largest American airport with a direct...

Amtrak is seeking new trains for BWI Airport high speed train

USA: With demand for high speed rail service at record levels, Amtrak is moving to acquire new trainsets to supplement and eventually replace its aging Acela Express equipment currently operating on the heavily travelled Northeast Corridor (NEC). In a Request for Proposals (RFP), Amtrak is seeking up to 28 next generation high speed trainsets capable of meeting or exceeding current Acela trip times on the existing NEC infrastructure. The new equipment...