Latest United States News
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Maryland Transit Administration Receives Final Light Rail Vehicle for Purple Line
The Maryland Transit Administration has announced the delivery of the 28th and final light rail vehicle (LRV) for the Purple Line project.
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PennDOT Allocates $219.9 Million to SEPTA Following Federal Intervention
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will provide 220 million USD in new capital funding for SEPTA, following a series of federal interventions.
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US: Alstom & CTDOT Unveil Models of New Commuter Cars at Union Station
Alstom and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) have unveiled a life-sized model of the state's future commuter rail cars.
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US: TriMet Celebrates Delivery of Final Type 6 MAX Unit
TriMet has celebrated the delivery of the final Type 6 MAX unit at its Ruby Junction Rail Operations Facility.
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MBTA Replaces Track to Prepare for Battery-Electric Trains
MBTA has replaced more than 28 miles of rail on the Fairmount Line, marking a significant step toward introducing battery-electric trains.
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MTA Opens New Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility in Brooklyn
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has opened a new Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
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Brightline West Sets Out Bond Exchange Plan to Support High-Speed Rail Funding
Brightline West has agreed a transaction support arrangement to advance the refinancing of its Series 2025A Bonds, which total $2.5 billion.
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Amtrak Advises Early Bookings for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Amtrak is encouraging passengers to book their journeys early to secure the best fares and seats.
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COMET Industries Earns AAR Certification for Increased Component Life (ICL)
COMET Industries earns AAR ICL certification, enabling freight car bolsters and side frames to remain in service up to 67 years.
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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?