Latest United States News
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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?
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BREAKING: Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains to Debut on 28 August
Amtrak has announced that the NextGen Acela service will officially launch on Thursday, 28 August, between Boston and Washington, D.C.
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New Platform Opens at Washington Union Station for Amtrak and VRE Trains
A new boarding platform and track at Washington Union Station have opened for service, increasing rail capacity and operational flexibility.
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Amey Begins US Expansion with Contract for Long Island Rail Road
Amey will deliver a new Enterprise Asset Management Implementation System for the Long Island Rail Road in its first contract in the US.
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San Francisco: Muni Metro's Train Control Upgrade Supported By State Grant
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has secured state funding to support an upgrade to the Muni train control system.
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Three Firms Shortlisted for Austin Light Rail Design and Construction Phase
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has announced the three firms shortlisted to proceed to the RFP stage for the Austin Light Rail project.
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Amtrak and Union Pacific Reach Settlement on Sunset Limited On-Time Performance
Amtrak and Union Pacific Railroad have announced a joint settlement regarding on-time performance for Amtrak’s Sunset Limited service.
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Trump and Duffy Cancel Funding for Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project
The US DOT has cancelled over 26 million USD in grants allocated to the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation project.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Seek to Create US Transcontinental Railroad
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced a proposed merger to form the United States’ first coast-to-coast freight railway.