Latest United States News
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Maryland Introduces New Hitachi Subway Cars into Passenger Service
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) has introduced a set of six new subway cars.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Drops Legal Challenge Over Withdrawn Federal Funding
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has voluntarily dismissed its legal challenge to the termination of federal grant funding.
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Hitachi Rail Metro Cars Begin Service on Baltimore’s Metro Subway Link
Hitachi Rail's new metro cars have commenced revenue service on the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Baltimore Metro Subway Link.
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US: Wabtec to Deliver Additional R255 Locomotives for MTA
Wabtec has been awarded a follow-on order for the delivery of additional R255 hybrid-diesel work locomotives for New York's MTA.
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Amtrak Announces Big City Savings 30% Off Sale
Amtrak's new sale offers up to 30% off regularly priced adult fares on any Coach ticket on trains travelling between Boston and Washington D…
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US: Metro Transit to Introduce New Siemens LRVs on MetroLink Network
Saint Louis' Metro Transit will replace 55 of its current MetroLink units with new Siemens light rail vehicles (LRVs).
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MTA Completes Citywide Subway Refurbishment Projects
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced the completion of a series of refurbishment projects across the city's subway system…
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Duos Edge AI Expands Within and Beyond Texas
Duos Edge AI announced its additional deployment in Texas as well as its expansion into the Illinois market.
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California High-Speed Rail Opens Route to Private Investment
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has begun a formal process to attract private investors and developers.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit Combination Application to STB
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board requesting to combine the two railroads.
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KC Streetcar Reaches Riverfront for First Time
Last week, Kansas City welcomed the first-ever streetcar to arrive at its Riverfront area, reaching a new milestone in its extension project…
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How Amorim Cork Solutions Delivers Next-Generation Track Materials for Rail Systems
Amorim Cork Solutions is reinventing materials innovation by combining vibration control and sustainable innovation for rail systems.
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MTA, JPMorganChase and Vornado to Rebuild Grand Central Train Shed
The MTA, JPMorganChase and Vornado have announced a new project to rebuild New York's Grand Central Train Shed.
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High-Speed Rail Authority Invites Bids for Retrofit and Restoration of Fresno Depot
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued an invitation to bid on a contract for the retrofitting and restoration of Fresno Depot.
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Draft Environmental Study Published for Los Angeles–Anaheim High-Speed Rail
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a draft environmental study for the high-speed rail section from Los Angeles to Anahei…
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DDAP RAX LLC Strengthens Its Position in the International Market: Company Successfully Passes Annual AAR/IQC Audit
DDAP RAX ha passed annual AAR/IQC audit, strengthening its position as a trusted international manufacturer of high-quality railway axles.
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Seattle: Sound Transit Opens Light Rail Extension to Federal Way
Sound Transit has begun operating its light rail extension to Federal Way, extending the 1 Line nearly eight miles further south.
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CDOT Announces Construction Date for New State/Lake Loop Elevated Station
The Chicago Department of Transportation has announced that construction will begin on the new State/Lake Loop Elevated station in January.
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US: FRA Approves Waiver to Expand Field Tests of ATI Technology
The FRA's Railroad Safety Board has approved a waiver allowing railroads to expand the field testing of automated track inspection technolog…
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The Leadership Imperative: Securing the C-Suite Through Proactive Succession
Stahl Recruiting highlights why proactive C-suite succession planning is essential for rail operators, helping organisations secure future-r…
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Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Trains Carry 46,000+ Passengers Since Introduction
Amtrak has announced that over 46,000 customers have ridden Amtrak Mardi Gras Service trains since their introduction in August.
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BNSF Petitions STB to Revisit Union Pacific–Southern Pacific Merger Conditions
BNSF has filed a petition for STB to enforce conditions established during the 1996 Union Pacific (UP) and Southern Pacific (SP) merger.
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IHHA & WCRR 2025: Goldschmidt Presents Solutions for RCF Prevention
Goldschmidt showcases at this year’s Rail Research Week in Colorado Springs (USA), how innovative inspection technologies help detect RCF at…
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neomind and SEKISUI KYDEX Win the Prestigious RedCabin Rail Interiors Award
neomind and SEKISUI KYDEX win Collaboration of the Year at the RedCabin Rail Interiors Awards for IdeenzugUrban.