Latest United States News
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STB Accepts Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Application
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has formally accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's merger application for review.
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US DOT Announces $166 Million for Passenger Rail Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) is investing 166 million USD to support the replacement of ageing rail vehicles.
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Major Midwestern Airport - Shoring and Track Monitoring
How intelligent wireless monitoring technology from Senceive was used to enable safer rail work at a major midwest U.S. airport.
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Amtrak Celebrates Millionth NextGen Acela Customer Journey
Amtrak has celebrated a major milestone with the one millionth customer trip onboard its NextGen Acela fleet.
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Private Developer Team Selected for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
Penn Transformation Partners, comprised of Halmar and Skanska, will act as the master developer for the renovation of New York Penn Station.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail's New Delivery Strategy
All Routes Considered takes a deep dive into California High-Speed Rail's new delivery strategy following the USHR Conference.
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Amtrak Announces Leadership Transition as President Roger Harris to Depart in July
Amtrak has confirmed a planned leadership transition, with President Roger Harris leaving the company on 31 July.
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Alstom Hosts First-Ever Americas Supplier Day
Alstom has hosted its first-ever Americas Supplier Day, an event that brought together 133 suppliers from across the globe.
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Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing
Amtrak's brand-new Airo trainset has arrived in Seattle, marking a milestone in the introduction of new units for Amtrak Cascades.
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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.