North America News
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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.
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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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Canada: Why is Alto High-Speed Rail Not High-Frequency Rail?
Alto has addressed why the government opted for high-speed rail rather than high-frequency rail along the Québec City–Toronto corridor.
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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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Alstom Signs Five-Year Contract with Metrolinx for O&M Services
Alstom has signed a five-year contract renewal with Metrolinx which will see the company provide O&M services to two of its divisions.
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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.
