Latest United States News
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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.
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Denver International Airport Receives Final Alstom Train Car for Modernised Fleet
Denver International Airport has received the final Alstom train car as part of a modernisation of its AGTS fleet.
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Parsons Awarded Design & Engineering Contract for Foothill Gold Line Claremont Extension
Design and engineering services for the Claremont Extension of the Foothill Gold Line will be handled by the Parsons Transportation Group.
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US: Hudson Tunnel Construction to Pause Without Restored Federal Funding
The Gateway Development Commission will pause the Hudson Tunnel Project construction if federal funding disbursements do not resume.
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Keolis Awarded New Contract to Operate Virginia Railway Express
Keolis North America will continue operating the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), following a competitive procurement process.
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Underground Rail Option Approved for LA Metro's Sepulveda Pass
Los Angeles County officials have approved an underground heavy rail option for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.
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US: 2 Line Crosslake Connection to Open on 28 March
Sound Transit has announced that the new Crosslake Connection will open for passenger service on 28 March.
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BNSF Celebrates Opening of New Intermodal Facility in Oklahoma City
BNSF Railway and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. have celebrated the official opening of the former's new intermodal facility in Oklahoma City.