Latest United States News
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MBTA Secures Funding to Procure New Commuter Rail Locomotives
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has secured funding to procure new commuter rail locomotives.
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Brightline West and California High-Speed Rail: What Signalling Systems Will They Use?
WDF explored how Brightline West and California High-Speed Rail plan to adopt advanced signalling and train-control systems.
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New Rail Services to Run Between Albany and New York City
Metro-North Railroad will launch new services between Albany and New York City from spring 2026, while Amtrak will restore suspended trips.
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Amtrak Announces Roomette Companion Sale
Amtrak has announced a new sale allowing customers booking a Roomette to bring a companion for free – for a limited time.
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North America Sees Gradual Shift in Rail Signalling
At WDF, Jonathan Hu and Richard Plokhaar from WSP, highlighted the diversity and complexity of signalling systems across North America.
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New York: MTA Begins Environmental Review Process for IBX
The MTA has announced the beginning of its environmental review process for the new Interborough Express (IBX).
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US: STV to Provide Engineering and Procurement Support for New MTA Fleet
STV has been selected by the MTA's Metro-North Railroad to provide engineering and procurement support for new battery electric locomotives.
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US: PANYNJ Breaks Ground on New AirTrain Automated People Mover at EWR
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has broken ground on its AirTrain automatic people mover at Newark Liberty International Airport…
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Caltrain to Receive Compensation for Energy Returned to Grid
Caltrain has stated it will be compensated for the power its new electric trains return to the power grid through regenerative braking.
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US: New Fleet of Siemens Mobility Locomotives Enter Service on Hudson Line
A fleet of 27 new Dual Charger Siemens Charger locomotives have now begun entering operation on Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line.
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DART Silver Line Launches on 25 October
The Silver Line in Texas, which will connect 7 cities and DFW Airport, is set to start carrying passengers from 25 October 2025.
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Phase One Milestone of MTA Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project
The Park Avenue Viaduct, made up of 128 bridge spans, is now fully replaced between East 115th Street and East 123rd Street along Park Avenu…
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Ribbon Cut on LA Metro A Line Extension to Pomona
LA Metro has cut the ribbon on its new nine-mile A line extension connecting Glendora to Pomona.
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$35.9 Million Loan Pledged for Port of Longview Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion
Sean P. Duffy has announced a loan of up to $35.9 million for Phase 1 of the Port of Longview's Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion project.
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California High-Speed Rail CEO Joins UIC Executive Board
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, has been appointed to the International Union of Railways (UIC).
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Stadler Opens Welding Facility in Salt Lake City
Stadler has officially opened a new welding facility at its Salt Lake City campus, where aluminium train car bodies will now be produced.
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US DOT Allocates $42 Million for Upgrades on Brightline's Florida Corridor
The US DOT has delivered grants totalling more than 42 million USD to fund rail safety improvements along Florida’s Brightline corridor.
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Cleveland to Purchase Six Additional Rail Cars from Siemens Mobility
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is purchasing up to six additional rail cars from Siemens Mobility.
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US DOT Announces Progress on Washington Union Station Revitalisation
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has outlined the latest developments in the modernisation of Washington Union Station.
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Caltrain Marks First Year of Electrified Service with Higher Ridership
Caltrain has marked the first anniversary of its electrified service, with improvements in ridership, service and sustainability.
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Brightline Announces Service Expansion to Meet Ridership Demand
Brightline has announced a set of operational changes that aim to optimise the passenger experience by expanding & adjusting its timetable.
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LA Metro's A Line Extension to Pomona Now Operational
LA Metro has officially opened the A Line Extension: a 9.1-mile light rail section connecting Glendora to Pomona.
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US: New Siemens Fleet Begins Passenger Service on Hudson Line
A fleet of new Siemens Charger locomotives have now officially begun passenger service on Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line.
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Trump Dividend Allocates $5 Billion in Funding for US Rail Safety and Reliability
A new US federal rail funding programme worth over 5 billion USD aims to improve the safety and reliability of intercity passenger rail.