Latest United States News
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US DOT Announces Progress on Washington Union Station Revitalisation
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has outlined the latest developments in the modernisation of Washington Union Station.
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Caltrain Marks First Year of Electrified Service with Higher Ridership
Caltrain has marked the first anniversary of its electrified service, with improvements in ridership, service and sustainability.
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Brightline Announces Service Expansion to Meet Ridership Demand
Brightline has announced a set of operational changes that aim to optimise the passenger experience by expanding & adjusting its timetable.
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LA Metro's A Line Extension to Pomona Now Operational
LA Metro has officially opened the A Line Extension: a 9.1-mile light rail section connecting Glendora to Pomona.
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US: New Siemens Fleet Begins Passenger Service on Hudson Line
A fleet of new Siemens Charger locomotives have now officially begun passenger service on Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line.
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Trump Dividend Allocates $5 Billion in Funding for US Rail Safety and Reliability
A new US federal rail funding programme worth over 5 billion USD aims to improve the safety and reliability of intercity passenger rail.
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LA Metro Progresses Planned C Line Extension to Torrance
LA Metro has released the Final Environmental Impact Report for the planned extension of the C Line to Torrance.
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US: DART Silver Line to Open 25 October 2025
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s long-awaited Silver Line is set to open on Saturday 25 October 2025.
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MTA Introduces Full R211S Fleet on Staten Island Railway
New York's MTA has confirmed that all trains on the Staten Island Railway are now operating with the R211S model.
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Alstom Partners with Operation Lifesaver Inc. for Rail Safety Awareness
Alstom has announced a new partnership with non-profit rail safety organisation Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI).
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Crime on New York Subway Falls to Historic Low
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that crime on New York City’s subway system fell to its lowest levels in decades this summer.
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Steady Funding Agreement
California’s high-speed rail programme has secured a stable source of funding, with an annual allocation of 1 billion USD through to 2045.
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First US Hydrogen Train to Enter Service in San Bernardino on 13 September
San Bernardino will launch passenger services on its hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric train, known as ZEMU, on 13 September.
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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.