Latest United States News
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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.
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Honolulu Rail System to Commence Service on 30 June
The penultimate train has arrived in Hawaii prior to the Honolulu Rail System commencing passenger service on 30 June this year.
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Chicago Transit Authority Issues RFP for Red Line Extension
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected three prequalified teams to submit proposals for its Red Line Extension (RLE) project.
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Brightline Implements SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi Service
Brightline has become the first passenger rail service to offer Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband service on its trains.
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US: New Funding to Advance Interstate Passenger Rail Networks
The FRA has announced the availability of 5.8 million USD in funding for the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program.
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Amtrak to Upgrade Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities
Amtrak has announced plans to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC.
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US: $700 Million in FTA Funding to Replace Ageing Passenger Railcars
The FTA has awarded 703 million USD in funding to six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars.
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US: BART Unveils New Rail Inspection Vehicle
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has unveiled a Rail Inspection Vehicle (RIV) manufactured by MERMEC to identify issues along the track.
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Amtrak Publishes Renderings for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program
Early construction activities are now underway on Amtrak's B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, which commenced in March 2023.
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CN, UP and GMXT Create Mexico-US-Canada Intermodal Service
Canadian National (CN), Union Pacific (UP) and GMXT have established Falcon Premium, an intermodal service between Mexico, the US and Canada…