Latest United States News
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Official Kick-Off for Robel North America Corporation
Robel is establishing close proximity to the market and the customer by setting up a separate company, Robel North America Corporation.
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Ground-Breaking for Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line
Ground-breaking events for the new 26-mile Silver Line took place at six locations in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit region on 19 September.
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The Future of Rail Freight
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is headquartered in Washington, D.C. It lobbies Congress on behalf of the railroad industry.
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The Policy Update North America
An in-brief look at current rail policy in the United States issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), ASLRRA and more.
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MBTA Orders 80 Commuter Rail Double-Decker Coaches
The MBTA has ordered 80 double-decker coaches from Hyundai-Rotem to add capacity to its commuter rail services and replace ageing vehicles.
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What’s in Store at Railway Interchange 2019
Hosted by the RSI, REMSA and RSSI, Railway Interchange takes place every two years. This year the event is being hosted in Minneapolis.
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Industry Insider Week 33 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 33: all the latest rail news, including rolling stock and signalling contracts and station technology…
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First New Train for Boston's Orange Line Enters Service
The first new CRRC train for the MBTA Orange Line entered service on 14 August 2019. A total of 152 new cars will replace the entire existin…
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Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 31: Alstom supply 10 additonal Coradia trains to various French regions, launch the Citadis and more.
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Amtrak: New Nonstop Service Between Washington, D.C. and New York City
Amtrak has announced the launch of its new Acela Nonstop service between Washington Union Station (WAS) and New York Penn Station (NYP).
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FreightCar America Announces Roanoke Facility Closure
FreightCar America Inc. announced that it has started the process to permanently close its Roanoke, Virginia railcar manufacturing facility.
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Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 30: Deutsche Bahn resumes acceptance of ICE 4 trains, purchased 17 new double-decker trains and more.
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BART Trains Get Bike Straps Encouraging Active Travel
Following successful testing BART says it will fit all of its trains with new bike straps, which customers prefer over U-shaped rubber docks…
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Uber Transit Gives Denver Residents Integrated Mobility
Uber Transit allows passengers in Denver to use the Uber app to plan journeys and buy tickets for transit in-app for a seamless experience.
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Industry Insider Week 27 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 27: Vivarail wins Environment Award, Switzerland invests 1 billion in its rail infrastructure and mor…
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BART Begins Traction Power Substation Upgrade Works
BART has begun its upgrade works to the traction power substations on its network. San Leandro is the first station to get a new substation.
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Dallas Light Rail Gets 60 Million Grant from FTA for Platform Extensions
DART – Dallas Area Rapid Transit is to get a 60 million USD grant so it can perform platform extension works on its Red and Blue Lines.
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Bombardier to Operate and Maintain San Francisco APM
Bombardier has won a contract to operate and maintain the San Francisco APM, which serves the city's airport, for a period of ten years.
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Bombardier to Open Rail Car Assembly Site in California
Bombardier is opening an assembly site in California to move production of its Fleet of the Future rail cars for BART to the west coast.
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Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 23: Alstom, Bombardier/Hitachi and Siemens mobility release their proposed train designs for HS2.
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US Supreme Court Rules against the AAR
The US Supreme Court has ruled against the AAR in a legal dispute with the DOT about Amtrak's regulatory power over its industry.
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Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas
Stadler has won a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the supply of 8 diesel FLIRT trains. DART expects them to enter service in 202…
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Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 21: Alstom wins a contract for 27 fuel cell trains and installs its incremental train control system.
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Talgo-SYSTRA JV to Refurbish Metrolink Rail Cars
A Talgo-SYSTRA JV has been awarded a refurbishment contract for Metrolink 50 rail cars. The contract will be completed by April 2023.