Latest United States News
-
Federal Partnership to Expedite Environmental Reviews in California
The California State Transportation Agency and the California High-Speed Rail Authority have renewed an FRA agreement to expedite environmen…
-
NJ TRANSIT to Purchase 36 New Rail Cars from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom.
-
US: MBTA Approves Plan for Battery-Electric Commuter Trains
The MBTA has approved Keolis' plan to operate battery-electric trains on the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line.
-
US: Hitachi Rail to Supply New SEPTA Train Fleet
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has contracted Hitachi Rail to supply new trains on the Market-Frankford Line…
-
Amtrak Commences Work on Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
Amtrak and key project partners have marked the start of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project in Northeast Maryland.
-
High Desert Corridor High-Speed Rail Project to Be Constructed in California
Union leaders and elected officials have signed agreements to deliver the High Desert Corridor (HDC) High-Speed Rail Project in California.
-
IN PICTURES: Amtrak's Renderings of West Baltimore MARC Station
Amtrak has published renderings of the West Baltimore MARC Station that will be built as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
-
$153 Million to Improve US Intercity Rail Network
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced 153 million USD in funding to improve the US intercity passenger rail network.
-
US: CAF to Supply New Trams in Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha Streetcar Authority has selected CAF to supply the trams for the city's new tram network project.
-
US: $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Hudson River Tunnel Project
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded 11 billion USD in grants and financing for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
-
Tri-Rail Launches New Express Service to MiamiCentral
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has launched a new Tri-Rail express train service from 1 July.
-
California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Design Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has contracted SYSTRA | TYPSA to design the track and overhead electrical systems for its initial r…
-
Environmental Clearance for California High-Speed Rail from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has cleared the final environmental milestone for its route between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
-
Maximizing Investments for Better Passenger Experience
Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal, President of Icomera North America discusses strategies for US rail operators to retain and increase passenger numb…
-
Safety Matters on US Railroads
The APTA Rail Conference addressed safety concerns for US rail networks and explored how operators are responding to these challenges.
-
Amtrak Publishes Its Latest Sustainability Report
Amtrak has released its fiscal year 2023 Sustainability report, detailing its progress towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
-
Performance, Not Prescriptions: Enhancing Rail Investments
At the APTA Rail Conference, Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal, President of Icomera North America spoke with us about optimising investments in rail.
-
Advance Construction to Begin on Chicago's Red Line Extension
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that advance construction work is set to begin on its Red Line Extension this summer.
-
Amtrak Completes Accessibility Upgrades at Bay Area Stations
Amtrak has invested 20.8 million USD to complete significant accessibility improvements at several Bay Area stations in Califonia.
-
How to Get More Tracks for Your Greenbacks
During a recent webinar, the High-Speed Rail Alliance invited Paul Lewis from DB E.C.O. to discuss the systemic cost problem for rail in the…
-
US: Over $2 Billion Announced in Northeast Corridor Funding
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced over 2 billion USD in funding for projects on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
-
MTA Modernises Metro-North's Maintenance and Operations Hub
New York's MTA has completed a multi-year modernisation project at the Metro-North Railroad's Croton-on-Hudson hub.
-
US: DART Commences Testing Silver Line Stadler Trains
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has commenced the testing phase for its Silver Line trains, manufactured by Stadler.
-
Amtrak Issues RFIs for Enhanced Wi-Fi Connectivity
Amtrak has issued two RFIs to support its delivery of high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity along the 450-mile Northeast Corridor (NEC).