Latest United States News
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Amtrak Announces Limited-Time Sale on Fares Between Boston and Virginia
Amtrak has announced a sale offering 25% off regularly priced adult fares on trains travelling between Boston and Virginia.
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Austin Voted for 22 Miles of Light Rail — So Why Does the Project Span Only 9.8?
Austin’s light rail project includes just 9.8 of the 22 miles voted on, showing how major transit projects often require a phased approach.
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Amtrak to Open First Community Grant Round for B&P Tunnel Replacement Project
Amtrak will begin accepting applications on 23 March for the first round of community grants linked to the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.
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Amtrak and NJ Transit Progress Work on Portal North Bridge Cutover
NJ Transit and Amtrak are advancing work to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey.
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US DOT Announces $686 Million Fund to Upgrade Rail Stations
US DOT has announced approximately 686 million USD in competitive grant funding to support upgrades to rail transit stations.
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US: MBTA to Develop New Regional Rail Strategy
The MBTA has announced plans to develop an updated regional strategy that will enable a transformation of its rail system.
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California High-Speed Rail Cost Estimate Reduced by $1.7 Billion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its Draft 2026 Business Plan for a 60-day public review and comment period.
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Amtrak Sets Revised Plan for Long-Distance Rail Fleet Replacement
Amtrak has announced a revised strategy to replace its long-distance passenger railcars, cancelling a previous procurement.
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US: Hitachi Rail SelTrac™ Digital Signalling Enters Passenger Service for SEPTA
Passenger services using Hitachi Rail's new digital signalling system have begun on the Media–Sharon Hill Line operated by SEPTA.
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USDOT's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring Plan Draws Scrutiny
Early indications that the USDOT may direct a restructuring of Amtrak have prompted a cautious response from the Rail Passengers Association…
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Amtrak Begins Development on New & Upgraded Maintenance Facilities
Amtrak has begun construction on a series of new and upgraded maintenance facilities across the United States.
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Austin Transit Partnership Selects Contractor for Light Rail Project
Austin Transit Partnership has selected Austin Rail Constructors as the construction contractor for the city’s first light rail system.
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California: Parsons Awarded Contract for Pomona–Claremont Light Rail Extension
Parsons will carry out design and engineering work for the Foothill Gold Line light rail extension in eastern Los Angeles County.
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Wabtec to Upgrade CSX Locomotive Fleet in $670 Million Deal
Wabtec will supply CSX with 100 new Evolution Series locomotives, 50 modernised locomotives and a suite of digital solutions and services.
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IN PICTURES: Amtrak's New Airo Train Fleet
Earlier this week, Amtrak presented the first train in its new Airo fleet during a preview event. Take a look at some of the latest photos.
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Wabtec Finalizes Acquisition of Dellner Couplers
Wabtec completes the acquisition of Dellner Couplers, strengthening its transit portfolio with advanced train connection systems
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Sound Transit to Begin Crosslake Connection Trials on Link 2 Line
Sound Transit will begin simulated service on the Link 2 Line from Saturday 14 February ahead of the opening of the Crosslake Connection.
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Amtrak Presents First Airo Trainset in Fleet Renewal Programme
Amtrak has presented the first train in its new Airo fleet, marking the next stage in a multi-year programme to modernise its rolling stock.
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Amtrak Public Meeting Outlines Strong Performance and 2026 Priorities
Amtrak has provided insight into the company’s financial and operational performance, as well as outlining strategic priorities for 2026.
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North Carolina: Salisbury to Asheville Rail Line Promises $1 Billion Economic Boost
A rail corridor linking Salisbury and Asheville would generate thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity.
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US: Congress Pledges $94 Million Toward Mobility Projects for 2028 Olympic Games
Congress has pledged $94.3 million worth of funding toward mobility related projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Wabtec to Modernise Union Pacific Locomotives in $1.2 Billion Agreement
Union Pacific and Wabtec have signed a landmark agreement that will see a complete modernisation of the former's AC4400 locomotives.
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Gateway Development Commission Sues Federal Government Over Hudson Tunnel Funding
A breach of contract claim against the US federal government seeks the release of funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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Amtrak Advises Passengers Book Early to Avoid Disappointment this Summer
Amtrak has advised passengers to book early this summer as North America anticipates the beginning of the FIFA World Cup 2026.