Latest United States News
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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.
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What's Next for US Rail? Key Themes From APTA Rail Conference 2026
APTA Rail Conference 2026 explored the future of US rail, with discussions on funding, procurement, project delivery and fleet renewal.
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Amtrak Celebrates Departure of Sixth Cascades Airo Trainset
Amtrak has announced that the sixth Cascades Airo trainset will soon arrive for testing along its journey toward the Pacific Northwest.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit Additional Merger Information
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted supplemental information to the Surface Transportation Board for their proposed merger.
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Amtrak Celebrates Service Entry of 13 NextGen Acela Trains
Amtrak has celebrated the entry of 13 brand-new NextGen Acela trains into active service on the Northeast corridor.
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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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Stadler Marks 10 Years in the US with Salt Lake City Factory Expansion
Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler has marked its 10th anniversary in the US, opening an expanded manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City.
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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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Private Investment Consortium Joins California High-Speed Rail Expansion Plans
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Momentum Alliance Partners.
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New York Penn Station Redevelopment Advances with Pre-Development Agreement
Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners have signed a Pre-Development Agreement to advance plans to redevelop New York Penn Station.
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LA Metro Reports Busiest May in Over Six Years
LA Metro has reported that May saw the highest level of rail ridership in over six years, with total use increasing by 9.5% over 2025.