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Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

09.01.2026

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop plan moves toward 2027 launch

Northstar train service ends: what replaces it in Minnesota

09.01.2026

Northstar train service ends as Amtrak Borealis grows

The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will begin August 18, offering twice-daily trains between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, creating new opportunities for Gulf Coast travel, tourism, and cultural connections

09.01.2026

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service adds a coach car for Carnival season

USDOT Awards $488M in BUILD Grants for Key Projects

13.12.2025

Amtrak bonuses to frontline workers: DOT shifts payouts

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NJ Transit MetLife World Cup: Transitway, tickets, schedules

13.12.2025

NJ Transit MetLife World Cup plans for MetLife Stadium trips

NJ Transit MetLife World Cup planning is ramping up as fans look ahead to the July 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
NJ TRANSIT FY 2026 Budgets for Service and Upgrades

13.12.2025

Secaucus–Jersey City Transitway advances to Phase 2 design

Secaucus–Jersey City Transitway planning is moving forward after the NJ TRANSIT board approved $22. 2 million, plus a 10% contingency, to complete Phase 2 engineering and design for the Secaucus–Jersey City segment of the Secaucus–Meadowlands Transitway extension, as reported by Metro Magazine.
Washington Union Station has unveiled a new boarding platform that increases capacity, improves service reliability, and enhances passenger convenience for Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express, and long-distance travelers.

12.12.2025

Amtrak worker bonuses: $900 payments for 18,000 staff

Amtrak worker bonuses are headed to more than 18,000 employees, with a one-time $900 payment due before the end of the year.
KC Streetcar ridership doubles as Main Street line opens

12.12.2025

KC Streetcar ridership doubles after Main Street extension

KC Streetcar ridership doubles after the Oct. 24 opening of the KC Streetcar Main Street extension, as Progressive Railroading reported.
US Navy flat railcars acquisition: DoD issues RFI

12.12.2025

US Navy flat railcars acquisition moves into RFI stage

US Navy flat railcars acquisition is now underway, with the service opening a procurement effort for newly designed flatcars.
Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion boosts Southwest flow

12.12.2025

Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion doubles capacity

Union Pacific Casa Grande Yard expansion has been completed in Arizona to meet higher regional demand, according to a Union Pacific update on the project.

12.12.2025

FRA safety alerts target grade crossing risks for crews

The FRA safety alerts issued Thursday focus on recent grade crossing incidents that killed railroad employees or motorists.
Contactless fare payment upgrades expand across North America

11.12.2025

Contactless fare payment upgrades expand across North America

Contactless fare payment upgrades are rolling out across North America, with transit agencies adding tap to pay options for bank cards and digital wallets.
Borealis train ridership on Chicago–St. Paul line drops

11.12.2025

Borealis train ridership falls despite packed cars

Borealis train ridership is falling even as Amtrak’s Chicago–St. Paul Borealis route continues to depart with cars almost full.
Union Pacific in $85B Norfolk talks with Trump

11.12.2025

Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger faces STB test

The Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, aimed at creating a sprawling transcontinental freight railroad, is running into growing regulatory resistance.
UPVETS Houston Toys for Tots toy drive on Union Pacific

10.12.2025

UPVETS Houston Toys for Tots toy drive rolls by rail

The UPVETS Houston Toys for Tots toy drive once again brought holiday cheer to the city by rail. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.