Rail transportation in the United States

California high-speed rail funding is shifting after the state dropped its lawsuit over the Trump administration’s decision to cancel more than $4 billion in federal grants for the high-speed rail program, as reported by Railway Supply.

California high-speed rail lawsuit is now off the table after the state withdrew its legal challenge to the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $4 billion in federal grants for the project, as reported by Reuters.

Amtrak single-level fleet planning is increasingly being framed as a practical alternative to the Superliner replacement path.

The North Carolina state rail plan is out for public comment as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division drafts a document aimed at guiding freight and passenger rail development over the next 30 years.

Amtrak Acela delays have stretched to more than four years, according to the full Senate report released late Monday. The report points to planning and design complications, track issues, and an effort to reach higher speeds that have not materialized.

The Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern combination, branded as “The Great Connection”, is presented as a single, integrated freight rail network aimed at strengthening the U.

NYC subway fare increase 2026 is one piece of a wider set of MTA fare changes Jan. 4, 2026 that affects subways, buses, commuter rail, and bridge-and-tunnel tolls.

Lobito Atlantic Railway upgrade financing has been confirmed at $753 million after the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) agreed a $200 million loan for the Lobito Atlantic Railway concession in Angola, as outlined by DBSA.

A proposed Amtrak rail route could bring thousands of passengers to Western North Carolina, reviving train travel for mountain towns such as Old Fort and making the journey part of the visit.

The Quantico Station Improvements Project has received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC Virginia), as reported by RT&S.

FreightCar America acquires Carly Railcar Components in a deal the companies announced today. As reported by Trains Magazine, the move is intended to strengthen the railcar builder’s railcar aftermarket distribution business.

Last week, KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension carried a streetcar into Kansas City’s Riverfront area for the first time, as reported by Railway-News.