Latest United States News
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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…
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LA SkyRail Express Partners with Keolis to Deliver High-Capacity Transit System
LA SkyRail Express (LASRE) has partnered with Keolis to deliver a high-capacity SkyRail system between the San Fernando Valley and Westside.
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FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services
The FRA has concluded a series of meetings with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study.
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CPKC and Schneider Sign Intermodal Transport Agreement
Schneider National has signed an agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to provide an intermodal service on CPKC’s corridor.
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Brightline Unveils Passenger Rail Station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline has unveiled its new station at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and has announced that tickets for the service will go on sal…
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Siemens Mobility to Supply Light Rail Vehicles for Cleveland RTA
The Greater Cleveland RTA has selected Siemens Mobility as the preferred vendor to replace its ageing rolling stock.
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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Become CPKC
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have officially combined to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
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Amtrak Commences Procurement Phase for East River Tunnel Renewal
Amtrak has commenced the procurement phase for the construction of the New York East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project.
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Brightline to Implement Passenger Inventory and Reservation System
Siemens Mobility has announced that Brightline will implement Sqills' S3 inventory and reservation system to support its Orlando expansion.
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PANYNJ Begins Rollout of 72 New PATH Rail Cars in New Jersey
PANYNJ has announced that the first of 72 new rail cars will enter service next week as part of its PATH Improvement Plan.
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Alstom Awarded Operations and Maintenance Contract for Maryland Transit
Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the Maryland Area Rail Commuter network.
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Washington Metro Completes Yellow Line Rehabilitation
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Yellow Line will reopen on 7 May following key rehabilitation work.
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Union Pacific to Transfer Chicago Commuter Rail Services to Metra
Union Pacific has begun the process of transferring its three commuter rail service lines in Chicago to Metra.
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Brightline Showcases Orlando Train Maintenance Facility
Brightline has showcased its train maintenance facility in Orlando ahead of the site commencing full service later this year.
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Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corridor
Amtrak and PNRRA have released findings from a two-year study examining the potential to operate rail services between Scranton and New York…
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Alstom to Provide 7 Years of Operations and Maintenance for AirTrain Newark
PANYNJ and Newark Liberty International Airport have contracted Alstom to provide operations and maintenance services for AirTrain Newark.