Latest United States News
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Norfolk Southern Settlement Reached for Amtrak's Crescent Route
The DOJ and Norfolk Southern have settled a lawsuit over allegations that NS failed to give Amtrak trains priority on the Crescent Route.
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NJ TRANSIT Orders Additional Rail Fleet from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT has ordered 200 additional Multilevel III commuter rail cars and 12 ALP-45 dual-power locomotives from Alstom.
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Hitachi Rail Opens Train Manufacturing Factory in Maryland
Hitachi Rail has opened a new 100 million USD train manufacturing site in Hagerstown, Maryland as part of its expansion across North America…
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US DOT Expands Oversight of Railroad Bridge Safety
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced a significant expansion of its oversight of railroad bridge safety.
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Amtrak Announces Three-Day Flash Sale for Northeast Journeys
Amtrak has announced a three-day-only sale for regular coach fares along the Northeast United States between 8–30 September 2025.
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NJ TRANSIT to Take Over Operation of River LINE from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT is assuming direct responsibility for operating and maintaining the River LINE light rail system, taking over from Alstom.
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Light Rail Extension to Link Seattle to Federal Way from 6 December
Sound Transit's passenger services will begin on the Link 1 Line extension to Federal Way in South King County, Washington, on 6 December.
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Federal Funding Secured for Massachusetts West-East Rail Project
MassDot has secured 3.5 million USD in federal funding to support plans for West-East Rail, linking Boston and Albany, New York.
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California High-Speed Rail Begins Procurement for 2026 Track Installation
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has accelerated plans to begin procurement of track and other key system components.
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Alstom Celebrates Debut of Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains
Alstom has celebrated the debut of Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor.
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Amtrak and US DOT Confirm New York Penn Station Transformation Timeline
The US DOT and Amtrak have confirmed that the transformation of New York Penn Station will commence construction by the end of 2027.
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Washington Metro Unveils Livery for New 8000-Series Fleet
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has unveiled the new look of its 8000-series Metro fleet, manufactured by Hitachi Rail.
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Trump Administration Announces Plan to Reclaim Control of Washington Union Station
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has declared its intention to reclaim management of Washington Union Station.
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Amtrak Launches NextGen Acela Trains on Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has introduced a new generation of high-speed trains on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with the launch of its NextGen Acela service.
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California High-Speed Rail Update Sets Out Path to 2039 Connections
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a supplemental update, setting out a pathway to commercial success.
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Amtrak's New Mardi Gras Route Completes First Full Week of Service
On 18 August, Amtrak launched its Mardi Gras Service, reconnecting New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama along the Gulf Coast.
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California High-Speed Rail Celebrates Additional Milestones
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced the completion of the Avenue 88 Grade Separation in Tulare County.
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Texas Commission Approves $3.5 Million for Heartland Flyer Amtrak Service
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved the use of 3.5 million USD to maintain the operation of the Heartland Flyer Amtrak service.
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Amtrak Begins Modernising East Coast Rail Yards
Amtrak has begun preconstruction and awarded design-build contracts for major rail yard modernisation projects on the Northeast Corridor.
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Zephyr Rail to Provide Construction Management Support for LA County Metro
Zephyr Rail has been awarded a $50 million Construction Management Support Services contract by the LA County Metro.
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Amtrak Announces National Fall Flash Sale with Discounted Fares
Amtrak has launched a week-long sale offering up to 25% off regular Coach Class fares across most of its national network.
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Minneapolis’ METRO Blue Line Extension Gains Federal Approval
Minneapolis’ planned METRO Blue Line light rail extension has received federal environmental clearance, enabling the project to move forward…
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Union Pacific Opens New Intermodal Terminal in Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad has celebrated the grand opening of its latest intermodal terminal in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Fleet: A New Era for the Northeast Corridor
Later this month, Amtrak is launching its long-awaited NextGen Acela fleet. What do we know about the new trains for the Northeast Corridor?