Latest United States News
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California High-Speed Rail CEO Provides Project Update at USHSR Conference
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, provided a project update at the USHSR Conference.
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Does the US Need a Nationwide High-Speed Rail Plan?
The USHSR Conference emphasised aligning political will and governance into a coherent national effort to deliver US high-speed rail.
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Amtrak Officially Accepts First Airo Trainset
Amtrak has celebrated the official acceptance of the first Airo trainset, which has now begun its journey to the west.
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Amtrak Unveils New Freedom250 NextGen Acela Train
Amtrak has unveiled its brand-new Freedom250 NextGen Acela train during a ceremonial event in Washington, DC.
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FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network
The FRA has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register.
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US: Final Rail Segment Installed on Maryland's Purple Line
The final segment of rail has officially been installed at Woodside Station on Maryland's new Purple Line.
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US High Speed Rail Conference Gets Underway in Washington D.C.
At the opening of the US High Speed Rail Conference, industry professionals promoted a long-term vision for a nationwide rail network.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Board Changes for New Project Phase
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has changed its Board of Directors as it moves towards track laying and rail systems delivery.
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CPKC and CSX Expand Southeast Mexico Express Rail Service
CPKC and CSX have announced upgrades to their Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) rail service, introducing shorter transit times.
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MBTA Awards $1.06 Billion Contract for North Station Draw Bridge and Rail Upgrades
MBTA has awarded Skanska a 1.06 billion USD contract to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge and complete track and signal upgrades.
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One Big Circle Partners with Global Leader Loram to Accelerate Expansion
One Big Circle is proud to announce a strategic partnership with global rail maintenance leader LORAM Maintenance of Way.
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Brightline Rail Services Integrated into Amadeus Travel Platform
Brightline Florida has been integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform, allowing tickets to be combined with airline reservations.
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SEKISUI KYDEX Awarded $3.1 Million in Pennsylvania Grants for Rail and Solar Projects
SEKISUI KYDEX awarded $3.1 million in Pennsylvania grants to fund a rail siding project and an on-site solar energy system.
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Federal Investment Interest Grows for Brightline West Rail Line
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has expressed support for potential federal investment in the Brightline West rail project.
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California High-Speed Rail Plan Outlines Revised Approach
A new business plan for California High-Speed Rail proposes changes to construction sequencing, funding strategy and delivery timelines.
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$1.29 Billion Contract Awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major tunnelling contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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Colorado Backs BNSF Agreement to Enable Denver–Fort Collins Rail Service
An agreement between Colorado transport bodies and BNSF will advance a proposed passenger rail service linking Denver and Fort Collins.
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PANYNJ Announces Service & Operational Enhancements to PATH Rail System
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a slew of major service and operational enhancements to its PATH rail system.
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Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project
Ground has officially been broken on the construction of Chicago's new Red Line Extension Project to increase access across the city.
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Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Forms to Oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
A new industry coalition has been launched to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
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Siemens Mobility to Digitise New York City's Fulton-Liberty Lines with CBTC
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract to modernise New York City’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with advanced CBTC technology.
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US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements
The Transportation Department Secretary has announced a $1.1 billion investment into improving safety at railroad crossings across the US.
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NJ TRANSIT Advances Fleet Renewal Programme and World Cup Planning
NJ TRANSIT has confirmed progress on a long-term fleet renewal programme valued at approximately 3 billion USD.
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Third New Amtrak Cascades Trainset Departs for Testing Phase
The third new Airo trainset for the Amtrak Cascades programme has departed from Sacramento for testing on the Northeast Corridor.