Latest United States News
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ to Purchase First Trainsets
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure its first trainsets.
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Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
Siemens Mobility has broken ground on its new 220 million USD manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina.
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Amtrak Orders 10 Additional Airo Trainsets
Amtrak has exercised a contract option to order an additional 10 Airo trainsets to help meet increased demand for passenger rail travel.
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Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train
Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services.
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HS2 Completes Streethay Overbridge under South Staffordshire Railway
HS2 has completed construction of Streethay Overbridge to enable high-speed trains to travel underneath the South Staffordshire railway.
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Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project
Texas Central and Amtrak are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis for the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project.
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Alstom to Deliver 60 Coach Cars to the Connecticut Department of Transportation
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has ordered 60 single-level rail coach cars from Alstom.
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Brightline Delays Start of Orlando-Miami Service
Brightline has announced delys to its timeline, meaning it will not commence passenger services to Orlando from 1 September as planned.
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$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail
The Governor of Illinois has presented the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, proposing a 1.1 bn USD investment in regional rail infrastructur…
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CPKC Orders 18 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive Engines from Ballard
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has ordered 18 fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems to expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program.
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Amtrak to Modernise Northeast Corridor Tracks
Amtrak has announced plans to complete track infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor to increase the reliability of its trains…
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New York: AECOM, Skanska and SOM Complete LIRR's Pennsylvania Station Concourse Renovation
AECOM, Skanska and SOM have completed the $395m renovation of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) concourse at Pennsylvania Station in New York.
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California: RAISE Grant to Fund Brightline West Stations in Hesperia and Apple Valley
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority has received a RAISE grant to fund the construction of two Brightline West rail stations.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives $20 Million to Revitalise Fresno Depot
California High-Speed Rail Authority has won funding for its Fresno High-Speed Rail Station Historic Depot Renovation and Plaza Activation P…
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Brightline Completes Construction on Orlando Extension
Brightline has finished construction on extending its intercity rail service to Orlando, Florida ahead of the route launching this summer.
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Amtrak Publishes Its Annual Sustainability Report
Amtrak has released its annual Sustainability Report detailing the ways it has reduced diesel usage and air emissions.
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HDR to Manage Utah's FrontRunner Strategic Double Track Project
The Utah Department of Transportation has selected a HDR-led team to manage its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project.
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Philadelphia: I-95 Highway Collapse Highlights Need for Roosevelt Boulevard Subway
The recent collapse of a section of the I-95 highway has highlighted the value of the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway in Philadelphia.
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US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project
The Austin Transit Partnership, Austin City Council and CapMetro have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project.
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Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara
Caltrain's electrification project has commenced testing electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines.
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Amtrak Applies for Grants to Improve Northeast Corridor and Long Distance Network
Amtrak has submitted applications for FRA funding to advance Northeast Corridor projects and improve reliability on its long-distance networ…
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Chicago Transit Authority to Begin Construction on New Red Line Stations
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is set to begin construction on four new Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr.
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Minnesota's Northern Lights Express Service Approved for State Funding
Minnesota legislature has approved 195 million USD in funding for the Northern Light Express (NLX) passenger rail project.
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Washington Metro Presents Designs for Future Trains
Washington Metro has presented the latest design concepts for its future fleet of trains that will be produced by Hitachi Rail.