Latest United States News
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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.
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Stadler Opens New Signalling Office in Atlanta
Stadler has opened a new signalling office in Atlanta, Georgia, the first step of a major international expansion of its signalling division…
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HDR Appointed to Lead Design of California’s High Desert Rail Corridor
HDR has been appointed by the High Desert Corridor JPA to deliver design services for a new intercity rail line in California.
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New York's MTA to Order Over 300 Alstom Commuter Railcars
New York's MTA is purchasing 316 new M-9A commuter railcars from Alstom to operate on the LIRR and Metro-North Railroad.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Increases Frequency in Southern California
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency has added a 12th daily roundtrip on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service between San Diego and Los Angeles.
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California High-Speed Rail Disputes Proposed Termination of Funding
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a response to the FRA's proposed termination of two key funding agreements.
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San Francisco Advances Muni Metro Train Control Upgrade
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has launched the next phase of its Muni Metro Train Control Upgrade Project.
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Key Takeaways from Railway Interchange 2025
Railway Interchange explored the challenges facing the US passenger rail sector and offered insights into driving growth and innovation.
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Rolling Short: The Equipment Crisis Facing US Passenger Rail
At Railway Interchange, John Robert Smith advocated for a National Equipment Leasing Pool to accelerate passenger rail expansion.
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ATP Releases Solicitation for Design and Construction of Austin Light Rail Phase 1
Austin Transit Partnership has released an official solicitation for the final design and construction contract of Austin Light Rail Phase 1…