Latest United States News
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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.
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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).