North America News
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Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing
Amtrak's brand-new Airo trainset has arrived in Seattle, marking a milestone in the introduction of new units for Amtrak Cascades.
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California High-Speed Rail CEO Provides Project Update at USHSR Conference
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, provided a project update at the USHSR Conference.
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Does the US Need a Nationwide High-Speed Rail Plan?
The USHSR Conference emphasised aligning political will and governance into a coherent national effort to deliver US high-speed rail.
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Amtrak Officially Accepts First Airo Trainset
Amtrak has celebrated the official acceptance of the first Airo trainset, which has now begun its journey to the west.
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Amtrak Unveils New Freedom250 NextGen Acela Train
Amtrak has unveiled its brand-new Freedom250 NextGen Acela train during a ceremonial event in Washington, DC.
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FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network
The FRA has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register.
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CPKC CEO Criticises Refiled UP-NS Merger Application
CPKC CEO Keith Creel has criticised the revised merger application submitted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to the STB.
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New Dead-Battery Start Device with 36 VDC Output
intreXis has launched a new 36 VDC output dead-battery start device for North American rail projects.
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US: Final Rail Segment Installed on Maryland's Purple Line
The final segment of rail has officially been installed at Woodside Station on Maryland's new Purple Line.
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Alto Provides Update on Canada's High-Speed Rail Programme at USHSR Conference
The USHSR Conference provided an update on Alto's development, with the construction of Canada's high-speed rail line to begin from 2029.
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US High Speed Rail Conference Gets Underway in Washington D.C.
At the opening of the US High Speed Rail Conference, industry professionals promoted a long-term vision for a nationwide rail network.
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MBTA Awards $1.06 Billion Contract for North Station Draw Bridge and Rail Upgrades
MBTA has awarded Skanska a 1.06 billion USD contract to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge and complete track and signal upgrades.
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Brightline Rail Services Integrated into Amadeus Travel Platform
Brightline Florida has been integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform, allowing tickets to be combined with airline reservations.
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VIA Rail Reports Stable Ridership and Higher Revenue Despite Operational Constraints
VIA Rail Canada has reported stable passenger numbers and increased revenue for 2025, alongside operational and infrastructure pressures.
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Federal Investment Interest Grows for Brightline West Rail Line
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has expressed support for potential federal investment in the Brightline West rail project.
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California High-Speed Rail Plan Outlines Revised Approach
A new business plan for California High-Speed Rail proposes changes to construction sequencing, funding strategy and delivery timelines.
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$1.29 Billion Contract Awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major tunnelling contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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Colorado Backs BNSF Agreement to Enable Denver–Fort Collins Rail Service
An agreement between Colorado transport bodies and BNSF will advance a proposed passenger rail service linking Denver and Fort Collins.
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PANYNJ Announces Service & Operational Enhancements to PATH Rail System
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a slew of major service and operational enhancements to its PATH rail system.
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Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project
Ground has officially been broken on the construction of Chicago's new Red Line Extension Project to increase access across the city.
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Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Forms to Oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
A new industry coalition has been launched to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit Revised Plan for Transcontinental Rail Merger
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed an amended merger application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
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Alto to Announce Detailed High-Speed Rail Corridor Proposal
The Alto high-speed rail project has concluded its first phase of public consultations, which will inform a more defined route alignment.
