Latest United States News
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US Passenger Rail Funding Faces Uncertain Future Under BUILD America 250
The proposed BUILD America 250 Act has provided a renewed outlook on the future of passenger rail funding in the US.
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Alstom to Transform Delaware Property into NextGen Acela Maintenance Site
Alstom has purchased a 20-acre property in Delaware that will serve as a maintenance site for NextGen Acela high-speed passenger trains.
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California High-Speed Rail Identifies Private Consortium for Future Network Expansion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has identified a consortium of private companies that could help finance and develop the network.
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Sound Transit Launches New Sounder Rail Cars in Seattle
Sound Transit has begun introducing a new fleet of passenger rail cars on its Sounder commuter rail network.
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Alstom Invests in Future Rail Talent as US Operations Expand
Alstom has partnered with colleges and universities in the US to support workforce development for North America's rail industry.
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US DOT Invests $466 Million to Upgrade Washington Union Station
The US Department of Transportation has announced a 466 million USD investment in upgrading Washington Union Station.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Track and Systems Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has contracted an American-led consortium to deliver track and systems installation.
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MBTA Tests New Red Line Digital Signalling System
MBTA has carried out testing and commissioning activities for a new digital signalling system on the Ashmont branch of the Red Line.
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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.