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

26.08.2026

Texas funding keeps Heartland Flyer service running in 2027

Amtrak Pennsylvanian train passing Horseshoe Curve in Pennsylvania

25.08.2026

Second Daily Pennsylvanian Train Set for Mid-November

Amtrak California Zephyr in the Colorado Rockies

20.08.2026

A Rail Grant Aimed at Rockfall and the Colorado River

Washington Union Station upgrade: USDOT funding

04.06.2026

Washington Union Station upgrade gets historic boost

Washington Union Station upgrade is set to advance with a 466 million USD investment from the US Department of Transportation, giving one of the capital’s key rail hubs a major funding push.
Train strikes semi-truck in deadly Iowa crash

04.06.2026

Train strikes semi-truck as Iowa derailment turns deadly

Train strikes semi-truck in eastern Iowa, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured after the collision led to a derailment on the Iowa Interstate Railroad.
Pacific Surfliner reservations for World Cup trips

04.06.2026

Pacific Surfliner reservations as World Cup rush builds

Pacific Surfliner reservations will be required as Amtrak prepares for heavier World Cup travel in Los Angeles. From June 11 through July 19, every passenger on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner services must have a reservation, and officials are encouraging soccer fans to book before demand increases.
Union Pacific Trump locomotive debuts for Artemis

04.06.2026

Union Pacific Trump locomotive marks a bold rail debut

Union Pacific Trump locomotive No. 4547 debuted Tuesday, leading a train carrying rocket components for NASA’s Artemis III lunar exploration mission.
STB case status page shows case progress

04.06.2026

STB case status page adds clarity to board actions

STB case status page is now part of the Surface Transportation Board website, giving users a clearer look at where board proceedings stand.
TriMet budget cuts reshape FY27 transit plan

04.06.2026

TriMet budget cuts expose Portland transit strain

TriMet budget cuts will reshape the Portland, Oregon, transit agency’s fiscal-year 2027 plan, with reduced spending, job reductions and service changes due to take effect from July 1.
Jaxport Blount Island vehicle berth reaches midpoint

04.06.2026

Jaxport Blount Island vehicle berth hits halfway milestone

Jaxport Blount Island vehicle berth construction has moved past the halfway stage, with Berth 21 still expected to be completed in 2027.
Alabama chemical manufacturing facility opens on ATN

04.06.2026

Alabama chemical manufacturing facility boosts rail growth

Alabama chemical manufacturing facility opened last week in Gadsden, Alabama, giving Pencco Inc. a new production site on OmniTRAX Inc.
California high speed rail moves to track work

03.06.2026

California high speed rail enters decisive build phase

USA: California high speed rail is moving beyond completed alignment works after approval of a $3. 5bn track and systems contract for the Central Valley starter section.
MTA Church Av elevator opens in Brooklyn

03.06.2026

MTA Church Av elevator brings access milestone to Brooklyn

MTA Church Av elevator is now open in Brooklyn, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority completing the modernization on time and within budget.
Long Ridge Railroad acquisition in Ohio advances

03.06.2026

Long Ridge Railroad acquisition shifts Ohio rail focus

Long Ridge Railroad acquisition will place part of an Ohio rail line under new ownership, while East Ohio Valley Railway remains the operator.
BLET agreements advance rail labor talks

03.06.2026

BLET agreements put rail pay gains in sharper focus

BLET agreements now center on two separate labor developments: a ratified three-year contract at Delaware & Hudson Railway and a proposed Metra deal that still needs a union vote.