Latest United States News
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California High-Speed Rail Outlines Sustainability Initiatives
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has presented key developments in its approach to sustainable infrastructure.
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Revised Plan Announced for Northeast Corridor's Dock Bridge
The US Department of Transportation has announced a revised plan for the rehabilitation of Dock Bridge in New Jersey, saving $140 million.
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California High-Speed Rail Reaches Agreement on Millbrae Station
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the City of Millbrae have reached a settlement agreement on the city’s legal challenge.
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Trump Administration Reassigns Penn Station Overhaul to Amtrak
The US DOT has announced that Amtrak will assume leadership of the Penn Station reconstruction project in New York City, replacing the MTA.
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New Report Finds Amtrak Could Better Manage Train Collision Risks
Amtrak has been advised to improve how it manages the risk of collisions in a new report from its Office of Inspector General (OIG).
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
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US DOT Terminates $63.9M Texas High-Speed Rail Grant
The US DOT has withdrawn a 63.9 million USD federal grant originally allocated to Amtrak for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor project.
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Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification
Ridership is up over 40% on the California Bay Area’s Caltrain rail service following its electrification.
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New York MTA Reveals Redesigned Subway Map
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced a newly redesigned subway map for New York City.
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Brightline Launches Brightline Rewards Loyalty Scheme
Brightline has launched its first loyalty programme, Brightline Rewards, powered by technology provider Antavo.
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Amtrak Restores Services After Removal of Horizon Railcars
Amtrak has resumed regular service across affected routes following the recent removal of Horizon railcars from operation.
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Maryland Purple Line Begins Dynamic Testing
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has confirmed that dynamic testing is underway for the Purple Line's light rail vehicles.
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Alstom to Continue Operation and Maintenance of JFK AirTrain
Alstom has secured a seven-year contract extension to operate and maintain the AirTrain system at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK…
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Amtrak Removes Horizon Cars from Service Due to Corrosion
Amtrak has removed several Horizon rail cars from service following routine inspections that identified corrosion.
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MBTA Launches South Coast Rail Service
MBTA has commenced service on the new Fall River/New Bedford Commuter Rail Line as part of the South Coast Rail project.
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Brightline West Secures $2.5 Billion in Private Activity Bonds for High-Speed Rail
Brightline West has secured 2.5 billion USD in senior subordinated private activity bonds to support its high-speed rail development.