Latest United States News
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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.
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100th New Light Rail Vehicle Enters Service in San Francisco
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has added the 100th new four-series light rail vehicle (LRV4) to its fleet.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Merger Gains STB Approval
The US Surface Transportation Board (STB) has provided approval for the merger of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS).
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Amtrak to Modernise and Expand Washington Union Station
Amtrak has announced plans to double capacity at its second-largest station, Washington Union Station, by 2026.
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MTA Rolls Out First R211 Subway Cars in New York
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has commenced the rollout of its new R211 subway cars on New York's A line.
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Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas
Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission are applying for funding to study a new rail service between New York City, Georgia and Texas.
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Amtrak to Commence Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement
On 10 March, Amtrak is set to begin early construction work as part of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Maryland.
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Siemens to Construct New Rail Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
Siemens Mobility is investing 220 million USD to construct an advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina…
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Brightline Sets New Speed Record for Its Trains in Florida
Brightline has set a new record for operating the fastest train in Florida after reaching speeds of 130 miles per hour.
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Thales and TCE to Install CBTC Signalling between Brooklyn and Queens
New York's MTA has contracted Thales and TC Electric to supply CBTC signalling on the metro line between Brooklyn and Queens.
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Brightline to Rehabilitate St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge
Brightline has received approval from The United States Coast Guard to rehabilitate the railroad bridge over the St. Lucie River in Stuart.
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US High-Speed Rail: Too Important to Hit the Buffers
The US stands to benefit immensely from improved high-speed rail connections, as discussed in CoMotion's latest webinar.
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Siemens Delivers Final Trainset for Brightline's Orlando Extension
Siemens Mobility has delivered the 'Bright Orange 2' trainset to Orlando, completing Brightline's fleet of 10 trains.
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Wildlife Crossings to be Built Over Brightline West High-Speed Rail System
Three wildlife overcrossings are going to be built over the Brightline West high-speed rail system, providing a safe path for wildlife.
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US: Stadler to Develop Battery-Powered Passenger Train in Utah
Stadler is partnering with Utah State University and ASPIRE Engineering to develop the first battery-powered passenger train in the US.
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New York's MTA Unveils New R211 Subway Trains
New York's MTA has unveiled one of the two R211 open gangway subway trains that are undergoing testing at its Coney Island Yard in Brooklyn.
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$2.5 Billion to Expand Passenger Rail Services in California
California Governor Newsom has announced more than 2.5 billion USD in funding for 16 ongoing projects to improve passenger rail services.