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HS1 and adjacent railway lines near Cheriton terminal in Kent

27.08.2026

Eurostar HS1 Appeal Targets a Rule, Not Virgin

Sydney Trains service at Redfern station with overhead wiring above the platforms

27.08.2026

Suburban Rail Loop Contract Awards Pause Hits Six Stations

Amtrak Heartland Flyer train beside a platform at Fort Worth Central Station

26.08.2026

Texas funding keeps Heartland Flyer service running in 2027

Caltrain FY27 budget keeps service intact

06.06.2026

Caltrain Locks In High-Frequency Electric Train Schedules for Passengers Following Critical Budget Breakthrough

Caltrain FY27 budget approval will keep current service in place in the near term. The agency still faces longer-term funding pressure.
MARTA safety investigation puts security under review

06.06.2026

Federal officials step in to address soaring MARTA crime rates and protect passengers

MARTA safety investigation has been opened by federal officials after recent violent incidents on MARTA property and broader concerns about security conditions across the system.
STB case status webpage adds case tracking

06.06.2026

STB Rolls Out Live Case Tracker to Enhance Regulatory Transparency and Help Rail Markets Plan Investments With Confidence

STB case status webpage has been introduced by the Surface Transportation Board to show case progress and make board activity easier to track.
Rail Supplier News: Three Supplier Updates

06.06.2026

Rail Supplier News: Alstom, Hitachi Rail, Railserve

Rail supplier news from Alstom, Hitachi Rail and Railserve includes a new U. S.
Sonoma-Marin rail district tax backed by voters

06.06.2026

California voters approve massive tax extension to lock in SMART rail funding until 2059

Sonoma-Marin rail district funding will continue through 2059. Voters in Marin and Sonoma counties approved the sales tax that supports SMART.
Wisconsin State Freight Plan invites comments

06.06.2026

WisDOT unlocks federal infrastructure framework for major 2027 freight network overhaul

Wisconsin State Freight Plan feedback is being sought by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The request concerns the draft Public Involvement Plan for its 2027 update.
New York metro extension to reach Harlem by 2030

05.06.2026

MTA signs billion-dollar design-build deal to push Second Avenue Subway into Harlem

A consortium comprising Skanska, Traylor Bros, and Walsh Construction has signed a design-build contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
MARTA Funding Under Scrutiny in Major Federal Probe

05.06.2026

Feds Launch Sweeping Investigation into MARTA Security Spending and Systemic Safety Failures

The MARTA security investigation will examine security spending and safety procedures. The review also covers risks affecting MARTA riders and employees.
BNSF scales up container reuse network and agrees to 17.5% wage hike in double milestone

05.06.2026

BNSF scales up container reuse network and agrees to 17.5% wage hike in double milestone

The BNSF Reload program enables imported containers to carry U. S.
Rail budget: House passes major $3B infrastructure boost

05.06.2026

House committee approves $92 billion spending bill with a massive spike in federal rail budget allocations

FY27 transportation funding advanced yesterday after a 34-27 House Appropriations Committee vote. The committee approved the fiscal-year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Grain Volumes Surge to Historic Highs for CN and CPKC

05.06.2026

CN and CPKC Haul Record-Breaking Grain Tonnage Across North American Networks

Record grain movement reached new May highs for both CN and CPKC. CN transported more than 2.
Rail expansion scales up for massive World Cup rush

05.06.2026

LOSSAN Rail Agency launches massive transit expansion and fare discounts for Southern California World Cup matches

Pacific Surfliner World Cup service will carry soccer fans across Southern California. The world’s largest soccer matches begin at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12.