Latest United States News
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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.
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LA Metro Progresses Planned C Line Extension to Torrance
LA Metro has released the Final Environmental Impact Report for the planned extension of the C Line to Torrance.
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US: DART Silver Line to Open 25 October 2025
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s long-awaited Silver Line is set to open on Saturday 25 October 2025.
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MTA Introduces Full R211S Fleet on Staten Island Railway
New York's MTA has confirmed that all trains on the Staten Island Railway are now operating with the R211S model.
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Alstom Partners with Operation Lifesaver Inc. for Rail Safety Awareness
Alstom has announced a new partnership with non-profit rail safety organisation Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI).
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Crime on New York Subway Falls to Historic Low
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that crime on New York City’s subway system fell to its lowest levels in decades this summer.
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Steady Funding Agreement
California’s high-speed rail programme has secured a stable source of funding, with an annual allocation of 1 billion USD through to 2045.
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First US Hydrogen Train to Enter Service in San Bernardino on 13 September
San Bernardino will launch passenger services on its hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric train, known as ZEMU, on 13 September.