Latest United States News
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$1.29 Billion Contract Awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major tunnelling contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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Colorado Backs BNSF Agreement to Enable Denver–Fort Collins Rail Service
An agreement between Colorado transport bodies and BNSF will advance a proposed passenger rail service linking Denver and Fort Collins.
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PANYNJ Announces Service & Operational Enhancements to PATH Rail System
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a slew of major service and operational enhancements to its PATH rail system.
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Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project
Ground has officially been broken on the construction of Chicago's new Red Line Extension Project to increase access across the city.
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Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Forms to Oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
A new industry coalition has been launched to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
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Siemens Mobility to Digitise New York City's Fulton-Liberty Lines with CBTC
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract to modernise New York City’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with advanced CBTC technology.
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US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements
The Transportation Department Secretary has announced a $1.1 billion investment into improving safety at railroad crossings across the US.
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NJ TRANSIT Advances Fleet Renewal Programme and World Cup Planning
NJ TRANSIT has confirmed progress on a long-term fleet renewal programme valued at approximately 3 billion USD.
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Third New Amtrak Cascades Trainset Departs for Testing Phase
The third new Airo trainset for the Amtrak Cascades programme has departed from Sacramento for testing on the Northeast Corridor.
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Kansas City's KC Streetcar Extension to Open 18 May
Kansas City’s KC Streetcar network will extend to the riverfront from Monday, 18 May 2026, following a 62 million USD investment.
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$4.7 Billion to Be Invested into Amtrak's Northeast Corridor
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a $4.7 billion investment into rail projects along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor.
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USDOT to Invest $2.04 Billion to Improve Rail Travel Across America
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new $2.04 billion investment that aims to modernise America's rail infrastructure.
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Trump Administration Restores Funding for New York’s Second Avenue Subway
The U.S. Department of Transportation has reinstated funding for New York City's Second Avenue Subway project, following a legal dispute.
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Union Pacific Agrees Contract for Domestic Rail Supply from Rocky Mountain Steel
Union Pacific Railroad and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills have signed a new seven-year agreement for the domestic production of steel rails.
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Austin Transit Partnership Appoints Contractor for Light Rail Maintenance Facility
Kiewit Austin Partnership will build the Operations and Maintenance Facility for Austin’s planned light rail system.
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Amtrak Begins Procurement Process for New Long-Distance Train Fleet
Amtrak has formally begun the procurement process for what is expected to be its largest order of long-distance trains.
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Metra Presents 2026 Construction Programme for Chicago Region
Metra has outlined its 2026 construction programme, with works on stations, track, bridges, and signalling systems across the Chicago region…
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Siemens Mobility Opens Train Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
A new passenger rail manufacturing facility operated by Siemens Mobility has opened in Lexington, North Carolina.
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CAF to Manufacture and Deliver New Vehicles for Portland Streetcar System
CAF USA has been selected to manufacture and deliver 15 new vehicles for use on the Portland Streetcar system.
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US: Alstom Signs Contract Extension for APM at ATL
Alstom has signed a contract extension to continue operating & maintaining the APM at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Trump's US Budget Plan Proposes Cuts to Rail and Public Transit Funding
The United States administration has set out proposed reductions to passenger rail funding in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request.
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Additional Pacific Surfliner Service to Connect Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency has announced the launch of a new daily Pacific Surfliner service connecting Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo…
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Agreement Allows Amtrak Trains to Use Union Pacific Track in Louisiana
Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak have reached an agreement permitting passenger services to run on a section of track in Louisiana.
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Sound Transit's Link Light Rail Extension Opens Across Lake Washington
The Crosslake Connection Link light rail service has opened to passengers, completing a transit connection across Lake Washington.