Latest United States News
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NMI Research: As FIFA World Cup 26™ Heads to North America, Nearly Half of U.S. Travelers Say Paying Is Easier Abroad and Transit Is the Weak Spot
NMI research finds 46% of U.S. travellers say paying abroad is easier, with transit highlighted as a key weakness ahead of FIFA World Cup 26…
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Brightline Sees Decline in Crossing Collisions and Trespassing with Safety Upgrades
The US DOT has reported a reduction in grade crossing collisions and trespassing incidents along the Brightline Florida rail corridor.
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MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project
Ground has officially been broken on the major construction stage of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
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Designs Revealed for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
New design renderings have been unveiled for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station, with ground expected to break by the end of 2027.
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US: FRA Issues 25% More Rail Safety Fines in 2025
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 25% year-over-year increase in rail safety fines…
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US: Alstom Launches New Plane Train Upgrades at ATL
Alstom and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have unveiled upgrades to the existing Plane Train system.
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Amtrak Opens Preclearance for Cascade Passengers
Amtrak has introduced US preclearance for customers travelling from Vancouver – the first such experience for passenger rail in the country.
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US Passenger Rail Funding Faces Uncertain Future Under BUILD America 250
The proposed BUILD America 250 Act has provided a renewed outlook on the future of passenger rail funding in the US.
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Alstom to Transform Delaware Property into NextGen Acela Maintenance Site
Alstom has purchased a 20-acre property in Delaware that will serve as a maintenance site for NextGen Acela high-speed passenger trains.
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California High-Speed Rail Identifies Private Consortium for Future Network Expansion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has identified a consortium of private companies that could help finance and develop the network.
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Sound Transit Launches New Sounder Rail Cars in Seattle
Sound Transit has begun introducing a new fleet of passenger rail cars on its Sounder commuter rail network.
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Alstom Invests in Future Rail Talent as US Operations Expand
Alstom has partnered with colleges and universities in the US to support workforce development for North America's rail industry.
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US DOT Invests $466 Million to Upgrade Washington Union Station
The US Department of Transportation has announced a 466 million USD investment in upgrading Washington Union Station.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Track and Systems Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has contracted an American-led consortium to deliver track and systems installation.
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MBTA Tests New Red Line Digital Signalling System
MBTA has carried out testing and commissioning activities for a new digital signalling system on the Ashmont branch of the Red Line.
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STB Accepts Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Application
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has formally accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's merger application for review.
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US DOT Announces $166 Million for Passenger Rail Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) is investing 166 million USD to support the replacement of ageing rail vehicles.
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Major Midwestern Airport - Shoring and Track Monitoring
How intelligent wireless monitoring technology from Senceive was used to enable safer rail work at a major midwest U.S. airport.
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Amtrak Celebrates Millionth NextGen Acela Customer Journey
Amtrak has celebrated a major milestone with the one millionth customer trip onboard its NextGen Acela fleet.
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Private Developer Team Selected for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
Penn Transformation Partners, comprised of Halmar and Skanska, will act as the master developer for the renovation of New York Penn Station.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail's New Delivery Strategy
All Routes Considered takes a deep dive into California High-Speed Rail's new delivery strategy following the USHR Conference.
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Amtrak Announces Leadership Transition as President Roger Harris to Depart in July
Amtrak has confirmed a planned leadership transition, with President Roger Harris leaving the company on 31 July.
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Alstom Hosts First-Ever Americas Supplier Day
Alstom has hosted its first-ever Americas Supplier Day, an event that brought together 133 suppliers from across the globe.
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Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing
Amtrak's brand-new Airo trainset has arrived in Seattle, marking a milestone in the introduction of new units for Amtrak Cascades.