Latest United States News
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.