Latest United States News
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Amtrak Begins Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvania
Amtrak has begun a 122 million USD track maintenance project to renew the Harrisburg Line in Pennsylvania.
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US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger Rail Services
The US Department of Transportation has awarded 900,000 USD to three agencies to enhance intercity passenger rail services.
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Caltrain Expands Its Electric Train Testing Area
Caltrain has successfully tested its electric trains and overhead wires between Redwood City and Mountain View for the first time.
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US: 55 Siemens LRVs Ordered for St. Louis
Siemens Mobility has been selected to deliver 55 S200 high-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) to Metro Transit in St. Louis.
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Biden-Harris Administration Proposes $4 Billion for Key Transit Projects
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly 4 billion USD in federal support for 14 transit construction projects.
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Federal Funding to Deliver New Rail Services in Colarado
With federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, new passenger rail services are set to launch in Colorado.
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Washington Metro to Present New Hitachi 8000 Series Rail Cars
At a preview event, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is displaying its 8000 series rail cars manufactured by Hitachi Rail.…
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Brightline to Open New Rail Station in Stuart, Florida
Brightline has announced plans to open a new intercity rail station in the City of Stuart in Martin County, Florida.
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Initial Demolition Begins for Amtrak's Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
Amtrak has provided an update on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, with initial demolition having begun in Baltimore.
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US: $631 Million in Federal Funding to Buy New Railcars
The US DOT's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced 631 million USD in grants for transit agencies to buy new railcars.
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Metra Orders 16 Battery-Electric Stadler Trains for Chicago
Metra has awarded a contract to Stadler to supply 16 battery-electric trains for operation in Chicago and the surrounding region.
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California Orders 6 Additional Stadler Hydrogen Trains
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans have contracted Stadler to supply six additional hydrogen trains.
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Norfolk Southern Completes $1 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades
US freight railroad company, Norfolk Southern has completed 1 billion USD in infrastructure upgrades throughout 2023.
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Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for Frederick Douglass Tunnel
Amtrak has awarded a contract to Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore.
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AECOM Partners with Key Clients to Deliver Major US Rail Projects
AECOM has secured funding for a slew of major rail projects across the US from the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Gr…
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US: Amtrak Plans to Double Ridership by 2040
Amtrak has announced plans to advance several key initiatives throughout 2024 as part of its goal to double annual ridership by 2040.
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Valley Metro Light Rail Extension Opens in Phoenix
Federal, state and local leaders recently gathered to celebrate the inauguration of the Northwest Phase II extension of light rail in Phoeni…
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Freight Rail Lines to Be Upgraded in California
The US Department of Transportation has announced the provision of a 31.4 million USD loan to upgrade key freight rail lines in California.
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$2.5 Billion in Private Activity Bonds Approved for Brightline West
The US DOT has approved the allocation of 2.5 billion USD in private activity bonds for the Brightline West high-speed rail project.
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New York's Interborough Express Project Moves Forward
Under Governor Kathy Hochul's direction, New York's MTA is set to initiate engineering work for the Interborough Express (IBX).
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US: BART's Fleet of the Future Set to Deliver Under Budget
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has announced that its Fleet of the Future project will be delivered millions of USD under budget.
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US: Caltrain Electric Trains Complete Testing
Caltrain has finalised testing for three new electric trains, with each of the new units having completed a thousand miles of testing.
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Network Rail Consulting to Support California High-Speed Rail Construction
Network Rail Consulting has been awarded a contract to provide systems engineering services for California’s High-Speed Rail Program.
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Tri-Rail Services Extend to MiamiCentral from 13 January
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is extending Tri-Rail services to MiamiCentral Station from 13 January.