Latest United States News
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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.
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Canadian Pacific Files Formal Objection to Canadian National Merger Waiver
Canadian Pacific Railway has filed a formal objection with the Surface Transportation Board to the Canadian National Merger Waiver.
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US Government Issues $1.69 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funding to Amtrak
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced 1.69 billion USD in relief funding for Amtrak in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hitachi Joins the US High Speed Rail Association
Hitachi Rail has joined the US High Speed Rail Association as a VIP Member in light of the Biden Administration's pro-rail stance.
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Alstom and Long Island Rail Road Partner to Explore Battery Traction
Alstom will work with Long Island Rail Road for an eight-month period to test the feasibility of battery-electric traction on its network.
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Canadian National Makes Rival Bid for Kansas City Southern
Canadian National has made a rival bid for Kansas City Southern and has filed a letter with the Surface Transportation Board.
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Alstom Wins APM Operations and Maintenance Contract in Houston
Alstom has won a contract to operate and maintain the Skyway automated people mover system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston.
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Polly Trottenberg Sworn in as Deputy Transportation Secretary
Polly Trottenberg has been sworn in as Deputy Transportation Secretary, following her Senate confirmation (82-15) on 14 April 2021.
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Shippers and Short-Line Railroads Express Support for the CP-KCS Combination
Almost 260 shippers and railroads have submitted letters of support to the STB for the proposed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger…
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What Biden's American Jobs Plan Means for Rail
Us President Biden has laid out his American Jobs Plan that will see more than $600 billion of spending on infrastructure, including rail.
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Chicago Transport Operator Orders 200 Alstom Push-Pull Railcars
Metra, Chicago's rail operator, has ordered 200 push-pull railcars from Alstom. The board approved a procurement of 500 units in total.
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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Propose Merger
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, two Class 1 railroads, have agreed on a merger deal worth 29 billion USD.
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Hitachi Rail Wins Major Railcar Contract with WMATA
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has awarded Hitachi a contract for 256 8000-series railcars with options for 544 more.
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Amtrak Restores 12 Long-Distance Routes to Daily Service
Following increased demand and with the help of Congressional funding, Amtrak will restore daily services to 12 long-distance services.
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$908 Million USDOT Loan for Dallas Silver Line Project
The USDOT and DART have agreed a refinancing of a $908 million loan for the Silver Line that will save DART $190 million in interest payment…
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Presents Revised Draft Business Plan
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued its revised draft business plan, which will go to the California Legislature in April.