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March 22, 2023 | Passenger

Amtrak’s New York - Montreal Adirondack to resume

International service was suspended for three years during Covid-19 pandemic.

March 21, 2023 | Freight

CP and KCS will officially merge on April 14

New CPKC management team is already in place.

March 13, 2023 | Financial

Rail projects in line to receive United States federal funding

FTA has announced $US 4.45bn for transport projects in FY 2024 Budget Request to Congress.

March 13, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak begins $US 6bn Baltimore & Potomac tunnel replacement programme

The tunnel is nearly 150 years-old and is the oldest on the Amtrak network.

March 13, 2023 | Freight

Soroban urges UP board to pick Jim Vena as next CEO

Investment firm says operating expert can restore performance and shareholder value.

March 10, 2023 | Fleet

Siemens to build rolling stock factory in North Carolina

The $US 220m development will include a coach manufacturing plant and rolling stock overhaul facility.

March 9, 2023 | Freight

NS announces safety improvements following Ohio derailment

The NTSB has launched a special investigation into the railway.

March 7, 2023 | Signalling

MTA awards Crosstown Line CBTC contract to Thales and TCE

Contract has a value of $US 368m.

February 28, 2023 | Freight

NTSB issues preliminary report on NS Ohio derailment

Initial indications are that a bearing overheated before the incident.

February 24, 2023 | Metros

Honolulu metro expected to open this summer

Public service on initial 17.6km section within six months.

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