Latest United States News
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California High-Speed Rail's 2026 Plan to Outline Path to San Francisco and LA
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has provided a project update during an interview on The Maddy Report.
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Amtrak Marks a Year of Growth in 2025
Amtrak has reported its FY 2025 results, highlighting continued growth in ridership, revenue and network development.
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NJ Transit Issues RFP for Environmental Review of Hudson–Bergen Light Rail Extension
NJ Transit has issued an RFP to prepare a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the extension of the Hudson–Bergen Light Rail (HBLR).
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SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Inspections of Silverliner IV Fleet
SEPTA has finished the detailed inspections of its Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains required under a FRA emergency order.
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NJ TRANSIT to Overhaul Fleet of 429 Multilevel Railcars
The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors has authorised an investment of $917 million to overhaul its existing fleet of 429 multilevel railcars.
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PANYNJ's $45 Billion Capital Plan to Enhance PATH Rail Services
PANYNJ has proposed a 45 billion USD capital plan for 2026–2035, outlining investment across its rail, transit and airport networks.
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Brightline & Sotereon.AI to Implement LiDAR on High-Speed Trains
Sotereon.AI and Brightline have announced a partnership to bring LiDAR technology to high-speed rail in the United States.
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Amtrak Upgrades Accessibility at Pair of Wisconsin Stations
Two Winconsin stations have undergone upgrade works as part of a $11 million scheme to improve accessibility at both Columbus and Tomah.
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New Bridge in San Juan to Improve Rail Reliability Along LOSSAN Corridor
Train traffic has begun operating across the brand-new Suan Juan Creek Bridge, replacing infrastructure that had stood for 100 years.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on Set of Rail Yard Modernisation Projects
Amtrak has broken ground on a set of two different rail yard modernisation projects in Boston and Washington DC.
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Amtrak's Winter Park Express Train Returns to Rocky Mountains for 2025–26 Season
Amtrak has announced the return of the Winter Park Express train for the 2025–26 ski season, with rail services beginning on 19 December.
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Amtrak Announces Winter Wanderlust Fare Sale
Amtrak has announced its new Winter Wanderlust Sale, which offers travellers up to 30% off regularly priced fares on a number of routes.
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New York's MTA Orders 378 New R268 Subway Cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is purchasing 378 new R268 subway cars as part of its fleet modernisation programme.
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DDOT to End DC Streetcar Service in 2026
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced that DC Streetcar services will end on 31 March 2026.
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Can Permitting Reform Unlock US High-Speed Rail?
Could permitting reform, federal authority, and enforceable deadlines finally speed up progress on US high-speed rail?
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California Passenger Rail Enters New Phase with Gold Runner Rebrand
The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) has rebranded the Amtrak San Joaquins service to Gold Runner, effective 3 November 2025.
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US: Alstom to Hire 120 New Employees in Plattsburgh for Rail Car Production
Alstom has announced plans to recruit around 120 new employees for its rail car manufacturing facility in Plattsburgh, New York.
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California High-Speed Rail Completes Its Ninth Structure in 2025
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has completed the Hanford Armona Road grade separation in Kings County.
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Amtrak Shares Update on Construction of Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has shared an update on construction of a modern bridge replacement between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme in Connecticut.
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MTA Completes Five Year Upgrade Project at Grand Central-42 St. Station
The MTA has announced the completion of a major upgrade of Grand Central-42 St subway station – finalising five years worth of works.
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US: DART Officially Launches Silver Line
DART has officially launched its 26-mile regional Silver Line rail service, which connects seven cities across North Texas.
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Utah Transit Authority Orders 20 Additional Stadler Light Rail Vehicles
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has chosen to order an additional 20 Citylink light rail vehicles from Stadler.
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California High-Speed Rail Supports Small Business Participation
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has hosted its annual Small Business Diversity and Resources Fair in Burlingame.
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Amtrak Airo Moves from Colorado to Northeast for Testing
Amtrak’s first new Airo train has completed testing in Pueblo, Colorado, and is now being transferred to the Northeast Corridor.