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April 23, 2024 | High-speed

Work starts on Brightline West

The US private operator’s $US 12bn high-speed project is officially under construction.

March 25, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Metro-North pilots automated rolling stock inspection

The US commuter line operator will use a $US 2m grant to test computer-based inspection.

February 22, 2024 | Financial

FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement

New commuter, light rail and metro rolling stock for Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

January 31, 2024 | Financial

USDOT provides $US 1.6bn for rail infrastructure projects

Infra and Mega grant programmes to fund 12 projects.

December 11, 2023 | Financial

CN to acquire Iowa Northern

CN says the deal will help to create single-line service from Iowa to destinations across North America.

November 9, 2023 | Freight

NS secures approval to proceed with purchase of Cincinnati Southern Railway

The 532km Cincinnati - Chattanooga line has been operated under a lease with the City of Cincinnati since 1881.

October 16, 2023 | Freight

CPKC and CSX seek new Mexico - US southeast freight route

CPKC will acquire 81km of railway from Class III Meridian & Bigbee Railroad.

October 10, 2023 | Fleet

Amtrak’s new Acela fleet facing further delivery delays and cost increases

An Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) report identifies problems with design approvals and what it describes as defects as the reason for the more than three-year delay to entry into service of the new 257km/h fleet.

September 18, 2023 | North America

Sound Transit opens Hilltop Tacoma extension

The 3.9km extension adds six new stations to the Sound Transit light rail network in Tacoma.

September 1, 2023 | Freight

Grenada Railroad reopens in Mississippi

376km shortline restored with over $US 6.2m of federal funding.

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