USA (North America) News
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LA Metro Reports Busiest May in Over Six Years
LA Metro has reported that May saw the highest level of rail ridership in over six years, with total use increasing by 9.5% over 2025.
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New York: MTA Introduces R211 Train Cars on Rockaway Park Shuttle
New York's MTA has introduced R211A train cars on the Rockaway Park Shuttle, marking the fifth subway service to operate the new fleet.
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World Cup Generates Historic Ridership Numbers Across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially generating record-setting ridership numbers for public transport across North America.
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MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project
Ground has officially been broken on the major construction stage of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
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Designs Revealed for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
New design renderings have been unveiled for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station, with ground expected to break by the end of 2027.
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US: FRA Issues 25% More Rail Safety Fines in 2025
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 25% year-over-year increase in rail safety fines…
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US: Alstom Launches New Plane Train Upgrades at ATL
Alstom and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have unveiled upgrades to the existing Plane Train system.
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Alstom to Transform Delaware Property into NextGen Acela Maintenance Site
Alstom has purchased a 20-acre property in Delaware that will serve as a maintenance site for NextGen Acela high-speed passenger trains.
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Sound Transit Launches New Sounder Rail Cars in Seattle
Sound Transit has begun introducing a new fleet of passenger rail cars on its Sounder commuter rail network.
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Alstom Invests in Future Rail Talent as US Operations Expand
Alstom has partnered with colleges and universities in the US to support workforce development for North America's rail industry.
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Rail Vision and Railserve, a Marmon Rail Company, Sign MoU to Expand Collaboration
Rail Vision and Railserve sign an MoU to expand AI-based ShuntingYard collaboration across North American rail yard operations.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Track and Systems Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has contracted an American-led consortium to deliver track and systems installation.
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Amtrak Marks Departure of New Northeast Regional Airo Trainset
Amtrak has celebrated the official departure of its new Airo trainset from Siemens' Sacramento facility, which will enter service in 2027.
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New York MTA to Procure 252 New Metro-North Railroad Coaches
New York's MTA has launched a procurement process to acquire 252 new single-level passenger coaches for the Metro-North Railroad.
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California High-Speed Rail Completes 60th Major Structure in Central Valley
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Road 26 grade separation in Madera County: the 60th major structure constructed.
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Amtrak Celebrates Millionth NextGen Acela Customer Journey
Amtrak has celebrated a major milestone with the one millionth customer trip onboard its NextGen Acela fleet.
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Private Developer Team Selected for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
Penn Transformation Partners, comprised of Halmar and Skanska, will act as the master developer for the renovation of New York Penn Station.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail's New Delivery Strategy
All Routes Considered takes a deep dive into California High-Speed Rail's new delivery strategy following the USHR Conference.
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Amtrak Announces Leadership Transition as President Roger Harris to Depart in July
Amtrak has confirmed a planned leadership transition, with President Roger Harris leaving the company on 31 July.
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Alstom Hosts First-Ever Americas Supplier Day
Alstom has hosted its first-ever Americas Supplier Day, an event that brought together 133 suppliers from across the globe.
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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.
