Latest United States News
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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.
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US: Siemens Mobility to Supply Seven Charger Locomotives to Tri-Rail
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for the supply of seven advanced Charger diesel-electric locomotives for Tri-Rail services.
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ATP Completes Federal Environmental Review for Austin Light Rail
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has completed the federal environmental review for Austin Light Rail Phase I.
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Amtrak Announces $250 USA Rail Pass Adventure Awaits Sale
Amtrak has announced its latest discount offering, the 'Adventure Awaits Sale', which offers a $249 discount on its USA Rail Pass.
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Amtrak's Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction
Amtrak has announced plans to transfer one track of rail service from Portal Bridge in Kearny to the new Portal North Bridge.
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Brightline Announces Leadership Changes for Next Growth Phase
Brightline has announced a series of leadership appointments as the company prepares for its next stage of development.
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PANYNJ Begins Guideway Construction on AirTrain Newark Replacement
PANYNJ has begun the next phase of its 3.5 billion USD AirTrain Newark replacement project, constructing the guideway and track.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Add Daily Los Angeles–San Diego Roundtrip
A new daily Amtrak Pacific Surfliner roundtrip between Los Angeles and San Diego will be introduced from 26 January 2026.
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NJ TRANSIT Outlines Ongoing River LINE Upgrades
NJ TRANSIT has announced a series of ongoing upgrades to the River LINE as it progresses towards taking over operations from Alstom.
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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.