Latest American Public Transportation Association News
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The Cost Drivers Behind North America's Rail Projects
Last week, the APTA Rail Conference explored the plethora of factors driving the cost of rail projects across the US.
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The Future of US Passenger Rail Rolling Stock
The APTA Rail Conference explored a period of fleet renewal and the latest rolling stock technologies for the US passenger rail industry.
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What Progressive Design-Build Really Means. And Why Everyone in Rail Is Talking About It.
The Progressive Design-Build (PDB) model reconfigures decision-making, risk, and collaboration across a capital project.
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The Future of US Transit Funding Won't Be Found in Washington Alone
As IIJA funding winds down, public transit agencies in the US are determining where the next generation of investment will come from.
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FIFA World Cup Shows Why Transit Deserves More Federal Commitment
The APTA Rail Conference highlighted how the FIFA World Cup 2026 is providing real-world evidence of public transportation’s value.
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The Hidden Challenges Behind North America’s CBTC Delivery
The 2026 APTA Rail Conference in Baltimore provided a deep dive into how agencies can transition to CBTC signalling technology.
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From Railway History to Rail Renaissance: Baltimore Hosts APTA Rail Conference 2026
Baltimore, birthplace of US rail, is hosting talks on the industry's future at the APTA Rail Conference 2026.
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Hydrogen Trains in the US: Planning and Safety in the Shift to Clean Rail
Last month, the APTA Rail Conference examined the progress in deploying hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trains in the US.
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California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project
At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of CalSTA, offered a compelling vision for the future of high-speed rail.
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APTA Rail Conference Underscores Push for Funding and Modernisation
The APTA Rail Conference was opened by Paul Skoutelas, who provided an overview of the industry's progress, challenges, and opportunities.
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Rolling Stock for High-Speed Rail: Is US Manufacturing Ready to Deliver?
With billions of dollars being invested in high-speed rail projects, are US rolling stock manufacturers ready to deliver?
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Will Canada's High-Speed Alto Service Compete with VIA Rail?
Mario Péloquin, CEO of VIA Rail, reasons that Alto and VIA Rail will complement each other to create a more efficient rail system.
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US High-Speed Rail: The Missed Train — and the One We Still Can Catch
The APTA High-Speed Rail Seminar emphasised that the opportunity for US high-speed rail is real, and the momentum must not be lost.
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Safety Matters on US Railroads
The APTA Rail Conference addressed safety concerns for US rail networks and explored how operators are responding to these challenges.
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Performance, Not Prescriptions: Enhancing Rail Investments
At the APTA Rail Conference, Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal, President of Icomera North America spoke with us about optimising investments in rail.
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Nanov Display Presents Innovative Transit Center Kiosks at APTA
At APTA Annual Meeting, Nanov will be displaying the first outdoor interactive transit center Kiosk. Mr. TomTouchet, CEO of Smartmedia, will…
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APTA Study Reveals Public Transit is Ten Times Safer than Cars
Traveling by public transit is ten times safer per mile than traveling by auto, according to a study by the American Public Transportation A…