Latest United States News
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First Stadler FLIRT DMU Destined for San Bernardino Leaves Factory
The first of three DMUs ordered from Stadler by the SBCTA has now left the manufacturer’s factory in Salt Lake City.
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Brightline Begins Testing Ahead of Return to Service in Florida
Brightline has begun testing its full operating train schedule between West Palm Beach and Miami in preparation for its return to service.
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Hitachi Rail Aims to Improve America’s Rail Network
Hitachi Rail is displaying a series of new products aimed at freight railroads and passenger rail operators at the RSSI C&S Exhibition.
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Metrolink to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System
Metrolink will pilot a new technology designed to ensure the safe and rapid slowing and stopping of trains in the event of an earthquake.
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Canadian Pacific Offer Declared ‘Company Superior Proposal’ by KCS Board
Kansas City Southern’s (KCS) Board of Directors has deemed Canadian Pacific’s (CP) proposed merger agreement a ‘company superior proposal’.
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Canadian Pacific Back in the Running Following STB's Ruling against Voting Trust in KCS-CN Merger
Canadian Pacific is back in the running in its desire to merge with Kansas City Southern, following the STB's voting trust ruling for CN-KCS…
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Surface Transportation Board Says No to Voting Trust for CN-KCS Merger
The Surface Transportation Board has unanimously decided to reject a voting trust as a mechanism in the proposed CN-KCS merger.
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Siemens Mobility Battery Hybrid Streetcars Enter Service in Charlotte
Siemens Mobility's battery hybrid S700 streetcars have entered service in Charlotte, North Carolina. They were ordered in 2016.
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California High-Speed Rail Line Approved Between Bakersfield and Palmdale
California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the final EIR/EIS for the 80-mile Bakersfield to Palmdale project alignment section.
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NY’s Coney Island Yard Complex Fortifications Enter New Phase
A new section of the MTA Coney Island Yard Complex is being fortified against extreme weather to make it more resilient to climate change.
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Savage Partners with KCS to Construct and Operate Louisiana Railport
Savage is partnering with Kansas City Southern (KCS) to construct a multi-commodity railport in Louisiana.
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Renfe Joins US High Speed Rail Association
Renfe has joined the US High Speed Rail Association as a global VIP member, as part of its internationalisation strategy.
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Kansas City Southern Board: New CP Proposal Not Superior to CN Bid
Kansas City Southern Board of Directors says the new Canadian Pacific offer is not superior to that made by Canadian National in May.
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Canadian Pacific Ups Its Offer to Kansas City Southern
Canadian Pacific has increased its offer to Kansas City Southern to bring it closer to Canadian National's rival offer.
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Florida: Brightline to Resume Service in November
During a media announcement Brightline President Patrick Goddard confirmed services would resume in the first half of November.
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Canadian Pacific Urges KSC Shareholders to Vote Against Proposed CN-KCS Merger
CP has urged KCS shareholders to vote against approving a merger between KCS and CN before the STB decision on a voting trust is made.
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Metrolink Certifies Final EIR for Simi Valley Double Track Project
California: Metrolink has certified the final environmental impact report for the Simi Valley Double Track project, a SCORE-funded project.
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Amtrak Signs $7.3bn Contract for New Multi-Powered Trains from Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Amtrak to manufacture a fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains.
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Alstom to Upgrade Miami’s Metromover APM System
Alstom has been selected to provide its Cityflo 650 CBTC solution for the Miami-Dade Metromover automated people mover system.
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Webuild and Lane Construction Sign Final Agreement for Dallas-Houston High-Speed Railway
Webuild and US subsidiary Lane Construction have signed the final agreement to build the US’ first true high-speed railway.
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CN and KCS Submit Financial Documentation for STB Approval of Voting Trust
Canadian National Railway & Kansas City Southern Railway have filed documents requested by the STB in relation to their merger.
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Brightline Hits Halfway Milestone on Miami to Orlando Extension Project
Brightline has passed the halfway mark on construction of its 170-mile track extension from Miami to Orlando.
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KCS Calls CN Bid 'Superior' as the US DOJ Says CN-KCS Merger Poses Greater Risk to Competition
Kansas City Southern has called Canadian National's acquisition bid superior to that made by Canadian Pacific, but the US DOJ has concerns.
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Amtrak CEO Calls on US Congress to Support Modern, Efficient Rail Network
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn has told a Congressional Committee that America needs high-speed rail links as part of its railway infrastructure.