USA railroad industry news
Business news about railway and urban transit infrastructure, operations, policy, projects and the supply industry in the United States of America.
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NewsAmtrak Mardi Gras Service launch date confirmed
USA: Tickets are now available for the twice-daily Mardi Gras Service inter-city service between Mobile and New Orleans which Amtrak is to launch on August 18.
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NewsNew York commuter EMU order approved
USA: New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Finance Committee has approved the $2·3bn purchase of 316 Alstom M-9A electric multiple-unit cars.
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NewsStadler Signalling opens US base
USA: Stadler Rail has opened an office in Atlanta focused on its signalling and train control activities.
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NewsDuration Capital Partners makes $600m investment in short line group
USA: Duration Capital Partners has made a minority equity investment of more than $600m in Watco Companies.
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Metro Report InternationalPizza and Pints to boost public transport ridership
USA: New Jersey transport agency NJ Transit is aiming to increase leisure ridership with a map highlighting pizzerias, breweries, distilleries and wineries within walking distance of its bus, rail and light rail services.
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NewsCalifornia High Speed Rail Authority rebuts ‘misleading’ FRA compliance report
USA: The California High Speed Rail Authority has rejected the premise of a Federal Railroad Administration compliance report which has sought to strip the project of around $4bn in funding.
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Metro Report International‘Magical moment’ as Phoenix light rail extension opens
USA: More than 5 000 people attended celebrations marking the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail extension in Phoenix.
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NewsWells Fargo agrees to sell rail assets
USA: Wells Fargo & Co has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its rolling stock leasing business to a joint venture of GATX Corp and Brookfield Infrastructure.
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NewsTrump administration claims ‘no viable path forward’ for California’s high speed rail project as FRA report issued
USA: The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a report outlining the problems facing California’s high speed rail programme, warning that it sees ‘no viable path forward’ for the project.
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NewsNorfolk Southern offers vocational training scholarships
USA: Norfolk Southern is offering Trades on Track scholarships to vocational students within its 22-state network.
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NewsAlstom ‘reshores’ rolling stock production to New York state
USA: Alstom has expanded its rolling stock factory at Hornell in New York state with the opening of the $75m Plant 4.
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Metro Report InternationalDC Streetcar to be replaced by buses
USA: Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans for the DC Streetcar tramway to be replaced by a bus service.
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NewsExplosive rail wagon holding yard opened
USA: An explosive railcar holding yard has been opened at the Crane Army Ammunition Activity site in Indiana. CAAA is part of the Joint Munitions Command, which receives, inspects, stores, ships, renovates and demilitarises conventional ammunition, missiles and related components. The new ...
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NewsInvestment firm acquires outsourced rail services company RailPros
USA: Connecticut-based private investment firm Littlejohn & Co has acquired outsourced rail services company RailPros from Court Square Capital Partners.
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Metro Report InternationalPeoplemover cars ordered to support Denver airport growth
USA: Alstom has been awarded a $69m firm contract to supply a further 19 Innovia APM R automated peoplemover cars to Denver International Airport.
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Metro Report InternationalDowntown Redmond Link Extension opens
USA: Sound Transit’s light rail 2 Line was extended to Downtown Redmond on May 10.
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In depthUSA: Private sector can lead a passenger revival
Californian start-up Dreamstar Lines is seeking to launch a network of privately funded night trains across the USA. Co-founder & CEO Joshua Dominic issues a rallying call for private investment to fill the gaps in transport provision across North America.
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Metro Report InternationalFirst Orange County Streetcar delivered
USA: Orange County Transportation Authority has taken delivery of the first of eight trams for the OC Streetcar line which is under construction and now expected to open in spring 2026.
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NewsFreightCar America’s market share grows
USA: FreightCar America received orders for 1 250 wagons worth $141m during the quarter ended March 31 2025. It said this represents approximately 25% of all new wagons ordered in the quarter, and 36% of its addressable market, its largest market share in 15 years. ...
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In depthUSA: ‘What we are doing in Virginia is pretty unique’
The Commonwealth of Virginia has purchased 640 km of trackage and disused alignments as it seeks to significantly expand passenger rail services. With funding in place for projects to 2030, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority Executive Director DJ Stadtler explains the strategy and progress so far to Benjámin Zelki.