Latest United States News
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Amtrak Awards Contracts for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
Amtrak has awarded critical contracts to advance progress on the Northeast Corridor's Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
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US: MBTA Completes Track Improvement Program
Local government recently joined MBTA workers and riders at North Station to celebrate the completion of the T's Track Improvement Program.
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AECOM-Led JV to Enhance Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has selected AECOM and STV to manage the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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MTA Transit Services for New Year’s Eve in New York
New York's MTA has announced its transit service plans for New Year’s celebrations, offering additional trains and special schedules.
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Amtrak Hits Construction Milestone for Susquehanna River Bridge Project
Amtrak has removed the 10th and final remaining pier from the Susquehanna River Bridge, hitting a key milestone in its significant re-develo…
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Is California High-Speed Rail Still a Long Way from Reality?
Last month, Global Mobility Call provided insights into California's transport system and its future High-Speed Rail (HSR) network.
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AECOM to Deliver Austin’s First Light Rail System
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has selected AECOM to serve as the delivery partner for Phase 1 of Austin's light rail transit system.
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California: Alstom to Provide Operations and Maintenance Services for Metrolink
Alstom has been awarded a new contract with Metrolink to provide operations, servicing, and maintenance for the region's rail system.
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Amtrak Breaks All-Time Ridership Record in 2024
Amtrak has set an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming 32.8 million rail passengers.
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US: Stadler to Modernise Rail Signalling System in Atlanta
MARTA has contracted Stadler to replace its signalling system with an advanced Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) solution.
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Amtrak Presents Details of Its NextGen Acela Fleet
Amtrak has presented details of its NextGen Acela high-speed trainsets, manufactured by Alstom. These units will enter service in 2025.
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The Future of Public Transit Amid Post-Election Uncertainty
We take a look at how recent politics in the US could impact public transit funding amid post-election uncertainty and local transit wins.
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Stadler US to Operate as Independent Division from 2025
Stadler US will establish itself as a standalone division within the Stadler Group, effective 1 January 2025.
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Trinity Metro Signs Contract for Additional Stadler DMUs
Trinity Metro has signed a contract with Stadler to supply a further four FLIRT DMUs that will operate on its TEXRail service.
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Alstom Renews Contract to Operate and Maintain Denver Airport APM
Alstom has signed a contract renewal with Denver International Airport to continue operating and maintaining the airport's APM.
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Caltrain to Transfer Diesel Fleet to Buyer in Peru
Caltrain has finalised an agreement to transfer its diesel fleet to the Municipality of Lima, Peru, following its network electrification.
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US: $1.5 Billion in Funding for Northeast Corridor Upgrades
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly 1.5 billion USD in funding for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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New York's MTA Unveils New Metro-North Locomotives
New York's MTA has unveiled new SC42-DM dual-mode locomotives built by Siemens Mobility to upgrade the Metro-North Railroad.
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Amtrak Receives Federal Grants to Improve Midwest Rail Services
Amtrak and its Midwestern partners have been awarded up to 300 million USD in federal grants for services in the Midwest.
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MBTA and CAF Present New Green Line Vehicle Mockup
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has presented a mockup of its future Green Line Type 10 vehicle.
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$2.4 Billion Allocated to Fund US Rail Projects
The Federal Railroad Administration has allocated 2.4 billion USD from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 122 rail improvement projects.
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Amtrak Awards Contract for Power System Upgrades
Amtrak has awarded a contract to HNTB to deliver power system upgrades on the Harrisburg Line in Philadelphia.
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Stadler Wins Contract to Supply Light Rail Vehicles to Salt Lake City
Stadler has received an order to supply up to 80 CITYLINK light rail vehicles for the UTA TRAX network in Salt Lake City.
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New R211S Subway Cars Commence Service on Staten Island Railway
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced the first new R211S subway cars into service on the Staten Island Railway.