Latest United States News
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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.
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Chicago Metra to Create Battery-Powered Locomotives
Chicago's rail operator, Metra has signed a contract with Progress Rail to convert up to six diesel locomotives to battery power.
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California High-Speed Rail Board Approves Extension Design Contracts
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved design contracts for the line’s extension to Merced and Bakersfield.
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US: Brightline Reaches Construction Milestone at Boca Raton Station
Brightline has celebrated the 'topping-off' construction milestone for its Boca Raton station and parking garage in Florida.
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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Merger Proposal Receives Clearance
Canadian Pacific has received regulatory clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment to combine CP and Kansas City Southern.
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Ceremonial Opening Held for Long Island Rail Road Third Track
Governor Hochul joined the MTA at a ceremonial opening of the first section of the Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) Main Line third track.
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US: Brightline Receives Grant to RAISE Safety Standards
Brightline has been awarded a 25 million USD grant to enhance safety along the Florida East Coast Railway/Brightline corridor.
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NTD Reporting Just Got A Little Easier
Swiftly introduce a new set of features that simplify how agencies source, aggregate, and analyse NTD-related datasets.
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Amtrak Makes New York Penn Station More Accessible
Amtrak has announced it will be making the entrance to New York Penn Station at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street more accessible.
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California High Speed Railway Receives $25M for Merced Extension
California High Speed Railway has been awarded 25 million USD in federal RAISE Grant funding for the Merced Extension Design Project.
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US: Patriot Rail to Acquire Pioneer Lines to Expand its Freight Network
Patriot Rail Company LLC has entered into an agreement to acquire Pioneer Lines, which operates 15 short line railroads across 12 states.
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US: Construction Begins on the Northeast Corridor's Portal North Bridge
Construction has started on the new Portal North Bridge, which will improve service, reliability and capacity along the Northeast Corridor.
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US: BNSF Opens New Rail Hub at the Port of Tacoma
BNSF has collaborated with Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to open a new intermodal rail hub at the Port of Tacoma, Washington.
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US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations
FTA has announced 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations…
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Siemens Delivers Two Brightline Trains to Orlando
Brightline has welcomed the delivery of two Siemens Mobility trains to operate on the upcoming Orlando extension line.
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Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California
Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California to enhance passenger comfort and safety.