Latest United States News
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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…
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LAX/Metro Transit Centre Station Officially Opens
The LAX/Metro Transit Centre Station now provides a new rail and bus connection near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Amtrak's Heartland Flyer Service Faces Risk of Suspension
The Heartland Flyer rail service from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth is facing suspension unless the State of Texas allocates additional fundin…
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Brightline and JetBlue Partner to Combine Air and Rail Travel in Florida
JetBlue and Brightline have launched a new partnership designed to provide travellers with integrated air and rail travel in Florida.
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Federal Review Finds California High-Speed Rail Project in Default of Grant Terms
The US DOT has determined that the California High-Speed Rail Authority is in default of its federal grant terms, which may be terminated.
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The Economic Case for Rail Investment in the US
During discussions at Railway Interchange, industry leaders emphasised the economic case for rail investment in the US.
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US: Alstom Officially Opens Hornell Manufacturing Facility
Alstom has officially launched its new Plant 4 manufacturing facility in Hornell, New York, re-introducing production lines in the US.
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East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Work Begins with Closure of Line 2
Amtrak has commenced long-term work on the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, which will restore two damaged tunnel tubes.
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Steube Bill Would Cut WMATA Funding Unless DC Metrorail Is Renamed ‘Trump Train’
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced legislation to block funding to Washington’s Metro system unless it is renamed the 'Trump Train.'
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US: LA Metro Releases Details on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has released details about its new Sepulveda Transit Corridor project.
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Can US Rail Survive Trump’s Second Term?
At Railway Interchange, industry in the rail sector explored the impact of the USA's new political chapter under President Trump.
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Alstom to Commence Final Design Phase for SEPTA Streetcar Project
Alstom is working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 new Citadis streetcars in Philadelphia.…
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Washington Metro Introduces Automatic Train Operation on Green and Yellow Lines
WMATA has begun using Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Green and Yellow Metro lines in Washington, D.C..
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Texas Train Fare Too High for Trump – Will Private Capital Save High-Speed Rail?
Railway Interchange explored how cutting federal funds for the Texas High-Speed Rail project could impact US rail investment.
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Amtrak's Borealis Ridership Surpasses Expectations in First Year
Passenger demand for the Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago has exceeded expectations, serving more than 205,800 journeys.
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Railway Interchange: Amtrak Highlights Fleet Renewal and Service Expansion Plans
At Railway Interchange, Jed Poster, Senior Director at Amtrak, provided an overview of Amtrak's current achievements and ongoing roadmap.