Latest United States News
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New Law Gives California High-Speed Rail Right-of-Way Powers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation giving the California High-Speed Rail Authority new powers within its rights-of-way.
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US: Brightline Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Brightline has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the Florida passenger rail operator seeks to restructure its debt.
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California High Speed Rail Leads US Rail Push at InnoTrans 2026
California High-Speed Rail outlines US rail opportunities at InnoTrans 2026, highlighting its investment in European technology.
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MTA Advances Final Construction Contract for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2
New York's MTA has issued an RFQ for the final construction contract for Phase 2 of the City's Second Avenue Subway extension.
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Stadler to Provide Long-Term Service Support for Austin CapMetro Fleet
A new agreement will see Stadler provide technical support and spare parts sourcing advisory services for CapMetro's fleet in Austin.
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Atlanta Beltline Transit Study Sets Out $3.5 Billion Light Rail Plan
Atlanta Beltline has published recommendations for the proposed high-capacity light rail network along the Beltline corridor.
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US DOT Invests $13.3 Million in SEPTA Commuter Railcars
The US DOT has invested 13.3 million USD to upgrade a twin Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) railcar.
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California High-Speed Rail Outlines Construction Progress and Funding Challenges
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s CEO Report has outlined progress on construction, while highlighting continued delivery challenge…
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Wabtec to Modernise 33 Norfolk Southern Locomotives
Wabtec is set to modernise and convert 33 Norfolk Southern Evolution Series freight locomotives from DC to AC traction.
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US DOT Launches Programme to Develop Utilities Along Rail Corridors
The US DOT has launched an initiative to support the development of utility infrastructure along rail corridors.
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New York: PATH Awards Contract for Real-Time Train Monitoring System
PANYNJ has awarded a $10 million contract to Wi-Tronix to deploy onboard monitoring technology across the PATH railcar fleet.
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Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3 Billion for New Trains and Rail Infrastructure
Amtrak has been awarded nearly 3 billion USD in US Department of Transportation grants, enabling the purchase of new trains.
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California High-Speed Rail Seeks Views on Proposed Central Valley Maintenance Facility
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking public input on two potential locations for a proposed heavy maintenance facility.
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US Invests $5.3 Billion Into Rail Safety and Infrastructure Upgrades
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced 5.3 billion USD in federal funding for rail projects across the country.
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California High-Speed Rail Opens Latest Central Valley Structure
California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed a new grade separation in Kings County, with the Corcoran Highway overpass now open.
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Sound Transit Targets 2042 Opening for Ballard Link Extension
Sound Transit has outlined the funding and project milestones to extend Seattle’s Ballard Link light rail line to Market Street by 2042.
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FRA Proposes Updated Noise Standards to Support US High-Speed Rail
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has proposed changes to noise regulations to support high-speed rail services in the US.
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Amtrak Seeks Feedback on Proposed Corporate Restructuring
Amtrak has announced plans to restructure its corporate system, with its Board of Directors advancing a preliminary framework.
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Connecticut Begins $1.6 Billion TIME-1 Rail Upgrade Project
Construction has begun on the first phase of Connecticut's TIME-1 rail infrastructure project to increase capacity on the New Haven Line.
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Amtrak Advances Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement Project
Amtrak has announced further progress on the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel Replacement Program ahead of tunnel boring operations.
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US DOT Advances Public-Private Partnership for Washington Union Station
The U.S. Department of Transportation is establishing a public-private partnership for the redevelopment of Washington Union Station.
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BNSF Says Union Pacific–CN Agreement Weakens Case for Proposed Merger
BNSF has commented on the recently announced operating agreement between Union Pacific and Canadian National (CN).
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Maryland Purple Line Testing Reaches Bethesda Section
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has begun live-wire testing of Purple Line light rail vehicles to Bethesda Station.
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Austin Contracts Stadler to Supply Light Rail Vehicles
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has selected Stadler to supply the light rail vehicles for the city's first light rail line.