North America News
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Siemens Mobility to Digitise New York City's Fulton-Liberty Lines with CBTC
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract to modernise New York City’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with advanced CBTC technology.
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US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements
The Transportation Department Secretary has announced a $1.1 billion investment into improving safety at railroad crossings across the US.
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NJ TRANSIT Advances Fleet Renewal Programme and World Cup Planning
NJ TRANSIT has confirmed progress on a long-term fleet renewal programme valued at approximately 3 billion USD.
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Third New Amtrak Cascades Trainset Departs for Testing Phase
The third new Airo trainset for the Amtrak Cascades programme has departed from Sacramento for testing on the Northeast Corridor.
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Kansas City's KC Streetcar Extension to Open 18 May
Kansas City’s KC Streetcar network will extend to the riverfront from Monday, 18 May 2026, following a 62 million USD investment.
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$4.7 Billion to Be Invested into Amtrak's Northeast Corridor
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a $4.7 billion investment into rail projects along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor.
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USDOT to Invest $2.04 Billion to Improve Rail Travel Across America
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new $2.04 billion investment that aims to modernise America's rail infrastructure.
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Ontario Begins Tunnelling Work on New Toronto Subway Line
The Government of Ontario has announced the start of tunnelling on the Ontario Line, a new rapid transit route across Toronto.
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Trump Administration Restores Funding for New York’s Second Avenue Subway
The U.S. Department of Transportation has reinstated funding for New York City's Second Avenue Subway project, following a legal dispute.
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Union Pacific Agrees Contract for Domestic Rail Supply from Rocky Mountain Steel
Union Pacific Railroad and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills have signed a new seven-year agreement for the domestic production of steel rails.
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Austin Transit Partnership Appoints Contractor for Light Rail Maintenance Facility
Kiewit Austin Partnership will build the Operations and Maintenance Facility for Austin’s planned light rail system.
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Amtrak Begins Procurement Process for New Long-Distance Train Fleet
Amtrak has formally begun the procurement process for what is expected to be its largest order of long-distance trains.
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Canada: VIA Rail to Invest $150 Million in Sleeper Car Upgrades
VIA Rail Canada has announced a $150 million programme to modernise its fleet of Château and Manor sleeper cars.
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Northlander Trains Enter Testing Phase in Northern Ontario
Northlander passenger trains have entered a key testing phase in northern Ontario ahead of the rail service's planned return.
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NJ TRANSIT Receives First Multilevel III Rail Car from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT has taken delivery of the first of 374 Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom as part of its fleet modernisation programme.
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Metra Presents 2026 Construction Programme for Chicago Region
Metra has outlined its 2026 construction programme, with works on stations, track, bridges, and signalling systems across the Chicago region…
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Siemens Mobility Opens Train Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
A new passenger rail manufacturing facility operated by Siemens Mobility has opened in Lexington, North Carolina.
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CAF to Manufacture and Deliver New Vehicles for Portland Streetcar System
CAF USA has been selected to manufacture and deliver 15 new vehicles for use on the Portland Streetcar system.
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US: Alstom Signs Contract Extension for APM at ATL
Alstom has signed a contract extension to continue operating & maintaining the APM at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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SEPTA to Purchase Rail Cars for Regional Services
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is purchasing 24 passenger rail cars from Exo in Montreal.
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Additional Pacific Surfliner Service to Connect Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency has announced the launch of a new daily Pacific Surfliner service connecting Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo…
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LA Metro Advances K Line Northern Extension with San Vicente–Fairfax Alignment
The LA Metro Board of Directors has voted to advance the K Line Northern Extension along the San Vicente–Fairfax Alignment.
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Canada: Alto Begins 2026 Environmental Studies for High-Speed Rail Project
Alto has launched the next phase of its environmental field studies programme to develop a high-speed rail network in Canada.
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Siemens Mobility and Sonda Secure ETCS Signalling Contract in Mexico
Siemens Mobility and Sonda will deliver ETCS signalling technology for the Mexico City–Querétaro–Irapuato railway corridor.
