Latest United States News
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility
Amtrak has commenced construction on a new heavy maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to help modernise its rail services…
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Amtrak to Upgrade King Street Rail Yard in Seattle
Amtrak is set to embark on a significant upgrade project at its King Street Rail Yard in Seattle to prepare for its new Airo trains.
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Over $1 Billion in Funding for US Intercity Rail Systems
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than 1 bn USD to support the expansion of America’s intercity passenger rail system.
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Alstom to Open New Project Office in Philadelphia
Alstom is opening a project office in Center City, Philadelphia to support key transportation projects in the city and the Northeast Corrido…
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Amtrak Integrates with Google Search
Amtrak has partnered with Google to help travellers make more sustainable transportation choices when using Google Search.
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California High-Speed Rail Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining its recent progress.
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$3 Billion Brightline West Grant Agreement Officially Signed
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has officially signed the 3 billion USD grant agreement awarded to NDOT for Brightline West.
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Hitachi Rail to Integrate 5G Digital Signalling on Urban Rail Lines
Hitachi Rail will integrate CBTC digital signalling with 5G communications technology on urban rail lines in New York and Hong Kong.
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LA Metro Gains Funding for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project
LA Metro has received an 893 million USD grant from the US DOT for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority and City of Brisbane Settle Lawsuit
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the City of Brisbane have reached a settlement on a lawsuit filed by the city.
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US: Siemens Mobility to Produce High-Speed Brightline West Trains in New York
Siemens Mobility will establish the first high-speed rail production facility in North America, located in Horseheads, New York.
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US: S700 Light Rail Vehicles Rolled Out in Sacramento
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched its new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles, manufactured by Siemens Mobility.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has broken ground on constructing the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
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HART Awards $1.66 Billion Contract for Honolulu Rail Transit Project
HART has awarded the City Center Guideway and Stations contract for the Honolulu Rail Transit project to Tutor Perini Corporation.
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MBTA Orders 41 Rail Cars from Hyundai Rotem
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has ordered an additional 41 rail cars from Hyundai Rotem.
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DeLand SunRail Station Completes Network in Florida
The SunRail commuter rail network has celebrated the official opening of the DeLand SunRail Station in Volusia County, Florida.
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California High Speed Rail Authority Appoints New CEO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed Ian Choudri as the programme's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Caltrain Launches Electric Train Fleet
On Sunday, 11 August, Caltrain officially introduced the first of its new electric trains into regular service.
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Amtrak Invests in Infrastructure Upgrades on Northeast Corridor
This summer, Amtrak is investing 260 million USD in infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Norfolk Southern Invests in Alabama Rail Line
Norfolk Southern is investing 200 million USD to enhance the capacity of the 3B Corridor rail line in Alabama.
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Amtrak to Enhance Passenger Experience at Washington Union Station
Amtrak has launched a new programme to elevate the passenger experience at Washington Union Station, which it now manages.
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Stantec Awarded Contract for Newark AirTrain Replacement Program
PANYNJ has selected Stantec to lead the preliminary and final design for key elements of the Newark AirTrain Replacement Program.
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Hitachi Rail to Leverage ROBOZE 3D Printing for Spare Parts
Hitachi Rail has partnered with ROBOZE to improve the production of railway spare parts with 3D printing technology.
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Shaping the Train of Thought on Rail Megaprojects
Last month, the APTA Rail Conference discussed the importance of maintaining a positive public narrative to facilitate rail megaprojects.