USA (North America) News
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Wabtec to Modernise 33 Norfolk Southern Locomotives
Wabtec is set to modernise and convert 33 Norfolk Southern Evolution Series freight locomotives from DC to AC traction.
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US DOT Launches Programme to Develop Utilities Along Rail Corridors
The US DOT has launched an initiative to support the development of utility infrastructure along rail corridors.
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Reducing Downtime, Increasing Reliability: The Business Case for Automated HVAC Testing
Astronics' ATS-500 automates HVAC testing, cutting rail maintenance downtime and improving reliability.
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Texas Funding Secures Daily Heartland Flyer Train Service
Amtrak's daily Heartland Flyer services between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City will continue after Texas approved funding for its share.
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New York: PATH Awards Contract for Real-Time Train Monitoring System
PANYNJ has awarded a $10 million contract to Wi-Tronix to deploy onboard monitoring technology across the PATH railcar fleet.
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Ballast Protection Trials
TrackTex geocomposite protected ballast from mud pumping in a Virginia trial, extending surfacing cycles for Norfolk Southern.
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Amtrak Reopens East River Tunnel Line 2 Following Major Rehabilitation
Amtrak has reopened Line 2 of the East River Tunnel in New York, completing the first phase of a 1.6 billion USD rehabilitation project.
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Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3 Billion for New Trains and Rail Infrastructure
Amtrak has been awarded nearly 3 billion USD in US Department of Transportation grants, enabling the purchase of new trains.
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California High-Speed Rail Seeks Views on Proposed Central Valley Maintenance Facility
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking public input on two potential locations for a proposed heavy maintenance facility.
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US Invests $5.3 Billion Into Rail Safety and Infrastructure Upgrades
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced 5.3 billion USD in federal funding for rail projects across the country.
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BNSF Expands Phoenix-DFW Intermodal Service
BNSF Railway is expanding freight services between the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona and the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region.
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California High-Speed Rail Opens Latest Central Valley Structure
California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed a new grade separation in Kings County, with the Corcoran Highway overpass now open.
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New York to Study Thermal Energy Network for Cooler Subway Platforms
New York City is studying whether a thermal energy network (TEN) could be used to reduce temperatures on subway platforms in Manhattan.
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US: Brightline Experiences 30% Incident Reduction in Q1 2026
Trespassing incidents and train-vehicle collisions on Brightline Florida have reduced by 30% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
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Sound Transit Targets 2042 Opening for Ballard Link Extension
Sound Transit has outlined the funding and project milestones to extend Seattle’s Ballard Link light rail line to Market Street by 2042.
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ISO 22163 Certification – An Exclusive Quality Standard for North America
Hanning & Kahl secures ISO 22163 certification, becoming one of only 14 US firms to meet this exclusive rail quality standard.
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FRA Proposes Updated Noise Standards to Support US High-Speed Rail
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has proposed changes to noise regulations to support high-speed rail services in the US.
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Amtrak Seeks Feedback on Proposed Corporate Restructuring
Amtrak has announced plans to restructure its corporate system, with its Board of Directors advancing a preliminary framework.
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Amtrak Awards Contracts for Dock Bridge Rehabilitation in New Jersey
Amtrak has awarded the main construction and project management contracts for the rehabilitation of Dock Bridge in New Jersey.
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Connecticut Begins $1.6 Billion TIME-1 Rail Upgrade Project
Construction has begun on the first phase of Connecticut's TIME-1 rail infrastructure project to increase capacity on the New Haven Line.
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Amtrak Advances Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement Project
Amtrak has announced further progress on the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel Replacement Program ahead of tunnel boring operations.
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US DOT Advances Public-Private Partnership for Washington Union Station
The U.S. Department of Transportation is establishing a public-private partnership for the redevelopment of Washington Union Station.
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Daktronics Installs 100-Foot-Wide LED Display at Los Angeles Union Station
Daktronics has installed a 100-foot LED display at Los Angeles Union Station with Morlin Asset Management.
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BNSF Says Union Pacific–CN Agreement Weakens Case for Proposed Merger
BNSF has commented on the recently announced operating agreement between Union Pacific and Canadian National (CN).
