USA (North America) News
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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.
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US: Hitachi Rail SelTrac™ Digital Signalling Enters Passenger Service for SEPTA
Passenger services using Hitachi Rail's new digital signalling system have begun on the Media–Sharon Hill Line operated by SEPTA.
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USDOT's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring Plan Draws Scrutiny
Early indications that the USDOT may direct a restructuring of Amtrak have prompted a cautious response from the Rail Passengers Association…
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Austin Transit Partnership Selects Contractor for Light Rail Project
Austin Transit Partnership has selected Austin Rail Constructors as the construction contractor for the city’s first light rail system.
