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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.

August 21, 2023 | Fleet

Caltrain to trial battery-electric multiple-unit

Operation will take place on the electrified San Francisco - San Jose line and non-electrified section between San Jose and Gilroy.

August 10, 2023 | North America

Connecticut orders Alstom commuter coaches

The initial 60 coaches ordered under the framework contract will be deployed on the Hartford Line as well as branches of the New Haven Line.

July 13, 2023 | Metros

MTA kicks off Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project

Bidding is set to commence for a preliminary construction contract for the 2.4km Subway extension in New York City.

July 12, 2023 | North America

Work to expand LIRR Penn Station concourse completed

The $US 395m project took 27 months.

July 11, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Metra to introduce Chicago - Rockford passenger service

Services will be restored throughout the 145km line in late 2027.

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