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Talgo: Getting the Public On Board
By Leah Harnack, Mass Transit Talgo’s recently completed trainsets in Milwaukee could mean updates for Amtrak Hiawatha riders or they may be mothballed, depending on Wisconsin state government decisions. Talgo Inc. has manufactured two intercity trainsets for Wisconsin at its plant in Milwaukee and caught in the middle of political crossfire, those trains may end [...]
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Alaska Airlines Announces New Seats
In Seattle today, Alaska Airlines announced that they are introducing new seats designed by Recaro Aircraft Seating. The new seats will be installed on Alaska Airlines’ 22 new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft scheduled to for delivery starting this fall and continuning through 2014. “Recaro’s clever design includes a comfortable yet slimmer seatback and bottom and a [...]
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Virgin Atlantic eyes bmi slots for launch of UK flights
Virgin Atlantic is preparing to bid for the 12 pairs of Heathrow slots that will be freed up following British Airways’ takeover of bmi as Richard Branson sets his sights on launching his first UK domestic flights, reported The Daily Telegraph. The airline is calling on the European Commission to ensure the 12 slots are [...]
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Southwest Evolves…
A Southwest Airlines news release: Refreshed Cabin Positions Southwest’s Fleet for the Future A couple of weeks ago, Southwest Airlines introduced a new sleek cabin experience to enhance Customer comfort, improve fleet efficiency, and give back to the environment. Dubbed Evolve: The New Southwest Interior, the cabin update utilizes durable and environmentally responsible products to reduce waste and create weight [...]
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BART plans to order test batch of new cars in May
BART plans to buy a slick new ride – 260 new rail cars - for about $1 billion in May. The cars will sport a sleek modern look, cleaner seats, digital information displays, even air conditioning that works on hot days. And if transit officials are pleased, and can come up with another $2 billion or so, [...]






