USA (North America) News
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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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Union Pacific Unveils New Locomotives for America's 250th Anniversary
Union Pacific Railroad has launched new rolling stock to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
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US: Alstom to Replace Skyway APM at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Alstom has been awarded a contract to replace the Skyway automated people mover system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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An Update on Plans to Redevelop New York Penn Station
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak have shared an update on progress in the redevelopment of New York Penn Station.
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CTA Files Lawsuit Against USDOT & FTA Over Paused RLE & RPM Funding
The CTA has officially filed a lawsuit against the USDOT and FTA over a pause in funding obligated to CTA for both the RLE and RPM projects.
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New York's MTA to Procure 2,390 New Subway Cars
New York's MTA is seeking proposals from manufacturers for the procurement of 2,390 new subway cars, the largest order in its history.
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New Alstom-Produced APM Vehicles Enter Service at Tampa International Airport
Alstom has announced service entry of a set of four Innovia R automated people mover (APM) vehicles at Tampa International Airport.
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NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak to Open First Track of New Portal North Bridge
On 16 March, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will begin operations on the first track of the new Portal North Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey.
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New Research Maps Where Trains and Buses Are Built Across the US
New research from APTA shows that federal investment in public transport supports a wide manufacturing network across the United States.
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US: Progress Rail Partners with Norfolk Southern to Modernise 96 EMD SD70M-2 Locomotives
Progress Rail will modernise a set of 96 EMD SD70M-2 locomotives for Norfolk Southern – transforming them into SD70ICC units.
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Amtrak Announces Limited-Time Sale on Fares Between Boston and Virginia
Amtrak has announced a sale offering 25% off regularly priced adult fares on trains travelling between Boston and Virginia.
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Austin Voted for 22 Miles of Light Rail — So Why Does the Project Span Only 9.8?
Austin’s light rail project includes just 9.8 of the 22 miles voted on, showing how major transit projects often require a phased approach.
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Amtrak to Open First Community Grant Round for B&P Tunnel Replacement Project
Amtrak will begin accepting applications on 23 March for the first round of community grants linked to the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.
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Amtrak and NJ Transit Progress Work on Portal North Bridge Cutover
NJ Transit and Amtrak are advancing work to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey.
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US DOT Announces $686 Million Fund to Upgrade Rail Stations
US DOT has announced approximately 686 million USD in competitive grant funding to support upgrades to rail transit stations.
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LA Metro to Open First Section of D Line Extension on 8 May
LA Metro has confirmed that Section 1 of its D Line Subway Extension Project will open to passengers on 8 May.
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US: MBTA to Develop New Regional Rail Strategy
The MBTA has announced plans to develop an updated regional strategy that will enable a transformation of its rail system.
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California High-Speed Rail Cost Estimate Reduced by $1.7 Billion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its Draft 2026 Business Plan for a 60-day public review and comment period.
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Amtrak Sets Revised Plan for Long-Distance Rail Fleet Replacement
Amtrak has announced a revised strategy to replace its long-distance passenger railcars, cancelling a previous procurement.
