Latest United States News
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Gulf Coast Rail Receives $21 Million in Grants
The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a funding grant of over 21 million USD for Gulf Coast Rail.
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US: Brightline Reflects on Key Milestones of 2024
Brightline has celebrated its 2024 achievements, connecting communities across Florida and advancing rail infrastructure in the US.
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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.