North America News
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Metra Displays Battery-Powered Train Ahead of 2028 Service
Metra has presented its new battery-powered passenger train at LaSalle Street Station in Chicago for service on its Rock Island Line.
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First TBM Launched on New York–New Jersey Hudson Tunnel Rail Project
The first tunnel boring machine (TBM) has begun excavating the Palisades Tunnel in New Jersey as part of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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Meeting America’s Growing Demand for Rail
Peter Basile at ABB examines the gap between the rising demand for rail and the pace of network expansion across the US.
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VIA Rail Begins Constructing Montréal Assembly and Maintenance Facility
VIA Rail Canada has begun constructing a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montréal, Québec, to support its new pan-Canadian fleet.
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Mathieu Paquette Appointed CEO of VIA Rail Canada
VIA Rail Canada has appointed Mathieu Paquette as President and CEO for a five-year term.
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Alstom to Accelerate Rail Mobility Solutions with Launch of US Innovation Station
Alstom has announced the launch of its first-ever Innovation Station in the United States, which will be located in Pittsburgh.
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California High-Speed Rail Project Reaches 66 Completed Structures
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed 66 structures along the first 119 miles of construction in the Central Valley.
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Canada and Alberta to Explore High-Speed Rail Between Calgary and Edmonton
The governments of Canada and Alberta will collaborate on a potential high-speed rail connection between Calgary and Edmonton.
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Alstom Showcases Rail and Transit Technologies at APTA EXPO
Alstom is showcasing a range of rail technologies and North American transit projects at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago.
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Austin Light Rail Vehicle Programme Moves Into Preliminary Design
The vehicle programme for Austin’s light rail system is moving into preliminary design work, with Stadler selected to supply the fleet.
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Stadler and Metra Present Battery-Electric FLIRT Train at APTA EXPO
Stadler and Metra have presented a battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the North American market at APTA EXPO 2026.
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APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO Opens in Chicago
APTA has opened its 2026 TRANSform Conference & EXPO in Chicago, with a focus on next-generation fleets and the infrastructure.
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EuropTec USA Gears Up for APTA Debut
EuropTec USA makes its first US trade show appearance at APTA TRANSform in Chicago, showcasing its specialist rail glazing.
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Siemens' Airo Trains Enter Passenger Service on Amtrak Cascades
Amtrak has introduced its new Airo trainsets into passenger service, with the first trains beginning operations on the Cascades route.
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Union Pacific Begins Testing Battery-Electric Locomotives in California
Union Pacific is testing battery-electric locomotives in Southern California, with the first two Wabtec FLXdrive units now delivered.
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New Law Gives California High-Speed Rail Right-of-Way Powers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation giving the California High-Speed Rail Authority new powers within its rights-of-way.
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Stadler and Metra to Present Battery-Electric FLIRT Train at APTA EXPO 2026
Stadler and Metra will present the first battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the US market at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago on 5 October.
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US: Brightline Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Brightline has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the Florida passenger rail operator seeks to restructure its debt.
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Visit INPS at APTA EXPO 2026 Booth 4257
INPS Group will exhibit at APTA EXPO 2026 on Booth 4257, showcasing its composite washroom and staircase modules for transit.
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California High Speed Rail Leads US Rail Push at InnoTrans 2026
California High-Speed Rail outlines US rail opportunities at InnoTrans 2026, highlighting its investment in European technology.
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Creating Solid Ground from Soft Soil on Norfolk Southern's Calumet Project
Tensar explains how InterAx geogrid helped Norfolk Southern build a stable foundation on extremely weak subgrade at Calumet.
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Amtrak Cascades Airo Fleet to Enter Service on September 30
Amtrak will introduce its new Airo trainsets into passenger service on the Amtrak Cascades route on 30 September.
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voestalpine Railway Systems Expands in Canada and Showcases Rail Innovations at InnoTrans 2026
voestalpine expands its Canadian rail manufacturing and showcases new turnout, track and digital innovations at InnoTrans 2026.
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Reinventing the Rails: How CTA Saved $500k with TrackTex and Tensar
Tensar's TrackTex and InterAx geogrid helped Chicago Transit Authority save $500k on its Blue Line rail project.
