Latest United States News
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US: Metra Unveils New Addition to Locomotive Fleet
US railway operator Metra has unveiled the latest addition to its locomotive fleet; a remanufactured EMD SD70MAC.
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California High-Speed Rail Applies for 67 Million in Funding to Advance Bakersfield Extension
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has applied for 67 million in federal funding to advance construction of the Bakersfield extension.
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Union Pacific Partners with ZTR to Build Hybrid-Electric Locomotives
Union Pacific Railroad is partnering with ZTR to build hybrid-electric locomotives, with the first prototype expected to be delivered in 202…
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California: Brightline to Build High-Speed Rail Station at Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga City Council and the SBTCA have approved the sale of a five-acre portion of Cucamonga Station to Brightline West.
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US: Long Island Rail Road’s Third Track Project Complete
Work on Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) 9.8 mile third track project has been completed on time and below budget.
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Brightline to Begin Testing Trains at 110mph
Brightline is set to begin testing trains at speeds of up to 110 miles-per-hour in Martin and St. Lucie Counties from 17 October.
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US: MBTA Codman Yard Expansion and Improvement Project to Start Next Month
The MBTA has announced that work will begin on the Codman Yard Expansion and Improvement project next month.
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Barstow, Southern California, to Get New BNSF Integrated Rail Facility
BNSF Railway has announced plans to construct an integrated rail complex in Barstow, southern California - the first by a Class 1 railroad.
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Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045
Amtrak has announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045.
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US: BNSF Orders Four EMD SD70J Locomotives from Progress Rail
Progress Rail has been chosen to supply BNSF Railway with four EMD Joule battery electric locomotives and two charging systems.
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LA Metro K Line to Open on 7 October
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has announced that the K Line will open on 7 October 2022.
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US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains
Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project. These will enter service in 2024.
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More Hydrogen Trains Heading to California as Stadler Signs New MoU
Stadler has signed a MoU to design and deliver four zero emission hydrogen FLIRT trains for operation in California.
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Stadler Presents FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train for San Bernardino
Stadler has unveiled its FLIRT H2 hydrogen train, which will be delivered to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2023.
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US: First New Rail Cars Delivered for PATH Improvement Plan
The Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) has taken delivery of two new rail cars from Kawasaki as part of its improvement plan,
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Draft Environmental Document for Palmdale to Burbank Section of California High-Speed Rail Released
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the draft environmental report for the Palmdale to Burbank section.
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Sierra Northern Railway Unveils Look of New Hydrogen Switching Locomotive
Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has unveiled the look of its new zero emission hydrogen switching locomotive.
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1.4 Billion in Funding to Improve US Rail Infrastructure and Safety
The US Department of Transportation has announced over $1.4 billion in consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement grant funding…
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US: CAF to Supply 102 LRVs for Boston Green Line
The MBTA has selected CAF to supply 102 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) that will operate on the Green Line in the City of Boston.
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Honolulu Rail System Commences Trial Runs
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has announced that trial testing for the Honolulu Rail System commenced on 29 August 2022.
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Alstom Delivers First Sounder S Line Rail Cars to Seattle
The first two new Sounder S Line rail cars have arrived in Seattle as part of Sound Transit Board's 11-car order.
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Caltrain Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Project
Caltrain reaches new milestone in its electrification project by energising its San Jose traction power substation with power from PG&E.
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Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services
The US Department of Transportation has awarded over 233m USD to projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services.
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California High-Speed Rail Achieves Environmental Clearance in Northern California
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors has approved the line's 43-mile section from San Francisco to San Jose.