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Suffolk Track Fire Halts Norfolk-Bound Amtrak 95: 2-Hour Delay Strikes

01.06.2026

Northeast Regional Airo trainset signals a fleet shift

Northeast Regional Airo trainset has left Siemens’ Sacramento facility, adding another step to Amtrak’s Airo programme. The train is scheduled to begin operation in 2027, with its design focused on improving the onboard passenger experience.
Amtrak ADA improvements at Prince station

30.05.2026

Amtrak Injects $4.5 Million to Overhaul Prince Station While Preserving Its Art Moderne Heritage

Amtrak ADA improvements are now underway at Prince station in West Virginia, where a $4. 5 million project will replace the passenger platform, add accessibility upgrades and keep the station open during construction.
Rail Vehicle Replacement Program offers $166M

30.05.2026

FTA Opens $166M in FY26 Funding to Help U.S. Transit Agencies Replace Aging Railcars

Rail Vehicle Replacement Program funding has opened another route for U. S.
UP-NS merger application moves into STB review

30.05.2026

The Proposed $85 Billion UP-NS Merger Clears a Critical STB Hurdle Today

UP-NS merger application review has entered a new procedural phase after the Surface Transportation Board agreed to consider the revised filing from Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway.
STB case status page shows case progress

30.05.2026

STB Environmental Approval Pushes New 3,300-Acre Texas Short Line Closer to Construction

STB final environmental analysis has brought a proposed Texas short line one step closer to a regulatory decision. The 2.
Union Pacific train derailment in Utah: key facts

30.05.2026

Union Pacific Derailment Forces Extended Closure of Utah State Route 132

Union Pacific train derailment in Utah followed a grade-crossing collision in Juab County on Thursday, May 28. A train crew member and the truck driver were injured, with the Utah Department of Public Safety describing both cases as minor.
LA Metro A Line extension contract goes to SSH

30.05.2026

SSH Joint Venture Secures Pre-Construction Contract for LA Metro A Line Extension

LA Metro A Line extension work has taken another step toward construction, with the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority awarding a key contract to SSH, the joint venture formed by Skanska USA, Stacy Witbeck Inc.
Washington Union Station upgrades get federal boost

30.05.2026

USDOT Injects a Massive $465.8 Million Grant to Overhaul Aging Union Station Infrastructure

Washington Union Station upgrades will receive $465. 8 million from the U.
MBTA capital investment plan sets $10.3B agenda

30.05.2026

MBTA Unlocks a Massive $10.3 Billion Capital Plan to Fund 660 Infrastructure Projects

MBTA capital investment plan will put $10. 3B into the agency’s network over fiscal years 2027 to 2031.
Amtrak service resumes through New York Penn Station

30.05.2026

Amtrak Assesses Severe Catenary and Signal Damage Following Track 11 Maintenance Train Fire

Amtrak service resumes through New York Penn Station, but the restart was far from routine. The company said trains were moving again from 12:45 p.
Grade crossing upgrades advance in Illinois, Ohio

30.05.2026

Regulators Greenlight $2.3M to Overhaul Critical Railway Crossings Across Illinois and Ohio

Grade crossing upgrades are moving ahead in Illinois and Ohio, where regulators have approved safety work at several railroad crossings.
Grand Central Madison street entrance opens in Midtown

28.05.2026

Grand Central Madison street entrance boosts Midtown access

Grand Central Madison street entrance at 45th Street and Madison Avenue is now open, giving passengers another route into the Midtown terminal.