Latest United States News
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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.
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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.