Latest United States News
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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.
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President Biden Joins Amtrak to Kick Off B&P Tunnel Replacement
Amtrak was joined by President Biden, the US DoT and Maryland officials to execute the Project Kickoff for the B&P Tunnel Replacement.
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Brightline to Test Trains at 110mph in Palm Beach County
Brightline is testing trains at 110 miles per hour in northern Palm Beach County from Saturday 11 February.
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LA Metro Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for C Line Extension
Los Angeles Metro has released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the C Line (Green) extension in LA, California.
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US: Inaugural Train Arrives into Grand Central Madison
The inaugural Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train arrived into Grand Central Madison, Manhattan, on 25 January.
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Amtrak Begins Process of Replacing its Overnight Railcar Fleet
Amtrak has received submissions from 10 manufacturers regarding replacement railcars for its overnight routes.
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New York Governor Announces Interborough Express Light Rail Project
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York's Interborough Express service will be constructed as a light rail line.
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Brightline Unveils First Look at Orlando Station
Brightline has released a video and renderings of the future station at Orlando International Airport in Florida.
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New SunRail Station Planned for Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando's Right Rail and Universal Orlando Resort have announced plans to open a new SunRail station at the Orange County Convention Center.