Latest United States News
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Interborough Express Brooklyn–Queens Rail Link Moves Into Design Phase
New York's Interborough Express (IBX) rail link has moved from planning to active development, with design and engineering work now underway…
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Sound Transit Advances Opening of Federal Way Link Extension
The Sound Transit Board has approved plans to advance the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension in the Seattle metropolitan area.
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LAX Metro Transit Center Opening Spurs Significant Rise in K Line Ridership
The opening of the LAX/Metro Transit Center on 6 June 2025 has led to a substantial increase in ridership on the Los Angeles Metro K Line.
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First New Airo Amtrak Cascades Train En Route from Sacramento
Amtrak has announced that the first new Airo train is en route from Siemens Mobility's factory in Sacramento.
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LA Metro A Line Extension to Pomona to Open on 19 September
LA Metro has confirmed that its A Line light rail service will extend to Pomona from 19 September 2025, serving four new stations.
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NJ TRANSIT Issues RFQ for New Rail Maintenance Facility in Clifton
NJ TRANSIT has published a RFQ for the final design, construction, and commissioning of a new Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility.
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BART Reports Ridership Growth in San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has reported a 13.4% rise in ridership for June 2025 compared with the same period last year.
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US: MTA Debuts R211 Train on NYCT B Line
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)'s New York City Transit has debuted a standard R211 train on the B line.
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High-Speed Rail Is a Logistics Operation First
Passion and investment aren’t enough to deliver rail. Instead, US HSR ambitions depend on the construction approach, methods, and logistics.
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US DOT Opens Discussions on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
US Secretary of Transportation, Sean P. Duffy hosted a national conference ahead of the surface transportation reauthorization process.
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OIG Report Highlights Key Improvement Areas for Amtrak
Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a report identifying gaps in its service for passengers with disabilities.
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Amtrak Celebrates 250,000th Passenger on Borealis Service
Amtrak has announced that its state-sponsored Borealis train carried its 250,000th passenger over the Independence Day 2025 holiday weekend.
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US DOT Terminates $4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The US DOT is terminating approximately 4 billion USD in unspent federal funding allocated to the California High-Speed Rail project.
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Hydrogen Trains in the US: Planning and Safety in the Shift to Clean Rail
Last month, the APTA Rail Conference examined the progress in deploying hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trains in the US.
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California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project
At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of CalSTA, offered a compelling vision for the future of high-speed rail.
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Governor Newsom Signs Reforms Accelerating Rail Development in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a legislative package that redefines California’s approach to housing and rail infrastructure.
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APTA Rail Conference Underscores Push for Funding and Modernisation
The APTA Rail Conference was opened by Paul Skoutelas, who provided an overview of the industry's progress, challenges, and opportunities.
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Amtrak Releases Updated Map of Major Infrastructure Projects
Amtrak is progressing a wide-ranging programme of infrastructure improvements as part of its aim to become a modern passenger rail operator.
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Rolling Stock for High-Speed Rail: Is US Manufacturing Ready to Deliver?
With billions of dollars being invested in high-speed rail projects, are US rolling stock manufacturers ready to deliver?
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Keolis & MBTA Launch Renewable Diesel Pilot Across Boston
Keolis and the MBTA have launched a new renewable diesel pilot in order to reduce harmful emissions across Boston.
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San Francisco Bay Area Readies for California High-Speed Rail
The San Francisco Bay Area continues to ready itself to become a vital terminus for the California High-Speed Rail project.
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Tickets Available for Amtrak's Mardi Gras Rail Service Launching 18 August
Tickets are now on sale for Amtrak's new Mardi Gras Service between Mobile and New Orleans, which will launch on 18 August.
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US High-Speed Rail: The Missed Train — and the One We Still Can Catch
The APTA High-Speed Rail Seminar emphasised that the opportunity for US high-speed rail is real, and the momentum must not be lost.
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Siemens Mobility Introduces NA's First Battery-Electric Passenger Locomotive
Siemens Mobility has introduced The Charger B+AC, the first battery-electric powered passenger locomotive to enter service in North America.