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California high-speed rail signs consortium deal

California High-Speed Rail trainset deadline

USA: California’s high-speed rail programme has completed 62 major structures and nearly 90 miles of Central Valley guideway, but the next delivery phase is now defined by harder integration dates: Package 2 track laying is anticipated to start on November 30, 2026, initial trainsets must be ready for dynamic testing by February 2030, and the project inspector general says financing must be secured by December 2027 to preserve the planned Merced–Bakersfield schedule.

UP-NS merger application moves into STB review

What UP–NS’s Expanded Merger Remedies Actually Cover

USA: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have nearly doubled the traffic eligible for one of their proposed merger protections, but the larger number does not mean that 257,971 carloads would receive lower rates or a competitive benefit.

LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

LIRR strike agreement puts MTA budget claims under scrutiny

The LIRR strike agreement covers 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers. At a Wednesday board meeting, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials described it as “within [the agency’s] financial plan.” The agreement was announced Monday. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Amtrak healthcare fraud brings prison term for therapist

Amtrak healthcare fraud brings prison term for therapist

Amtrak healthcare fraud involving employee healthcare plans has led to a federal prison sentence. The sentence applies to New Jersey physical therapist Taejin Kim. A U.S. District Court judge issued it Thursday. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

U.S. 250 program adds Union Pacific commemorative locomotive

The Union Pacific commemorative locomotive program now includes No. 4547. The unit is dedicated to President Donald Trump. It is part of the railroad’s anniversary initiative. That initiative marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The locomotive was developed with Wabtec.