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Amtrak trains and passengers on a platform at Washington Union Station

28.08.2026

Amtrak October Service Restrictions Change Virginia Travel

Link light rail train entering Pioneer Square Station in Seattle

28.08.2026

Sound Transit Fare Gates Planned for 14 Link Stations

California High-Speed Rail construction in Kern County

28.08.2026

California High-Speed Rail Route Meets 1,200-Home Plan

America’s Most Patriotic Companies: railroads recognized

28.05.2026

America’s Most Patriotic Companies put railroads in focus

America’s Most Patriotic Companies list for 2026 has brought several freight railroads into the spotlight for their military and veteran support.
OmniTRAX SIT rail yard honors Dean Piacente

28.05.2026

OmniTRAX SIT rail yard marks a Piacente legacy in Savannah

OmniTRAX SIT rail yard has been dedicated to Dean Piacente, who serves on the OmniTRAX board and previously led the company as chief executive officer.
Amtrak arbitration requirement returns to Congress

26.05.2026

Congress Strikes Back: Lawmakers Move to Abolish the Controversial Amtrak Arbitration Rule

Amtrak arbitration requirement is back before Congress, with lawmakers again pushing to remove the passenger rail operator’s mandatory arbitration rule.
California high-speed rail sleepers: Vossloh deal

25.05.2026

Vossloh Secures €40M California High-Speed Rail Sleeper Contract

California high-speed rail sleepers will be supplied by Vossloh under a contract worth more than €40m, with the package covering both concrete sleepers and rail fastening systems.
Metro-North passenger cars: MTA targets 2029

25.05.2026

MTA Bets $6B to Modernize Metro-North Fleet With 252 Advanced Railcars

Metro-North passenger cars are now the focus of a major MTA procurement, with 252 new single-level coaches open for proposals.
Michigan Central Multimodal Facility takes shape

25.05.2026

Detroit’s $40M Rail Hub Unlocks a New Era for Cross-Border Transit

Michigan Central Multimodal Facility could become one of Detroit’s most significant transit projects in years. The early-stage plan would place a new Amtrak station in southwest Detroit near the Ambassador Bridge, with possible future passenger rail links into Canada.
Suffolk Track Fire Halts Norfolk-Bound Amtrak 95: 2-Hour Delay Strikes

24.05.2026

Amtrak Borealis: How a Chicago–St. Paul route changed rail travel in two years

The Amtrak Borealis service has become a runaway success for Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota, proving that passenger rail deserves a prioritized place in transportation budgets.

24.05.2026

Norfolk Southern America250 locomotives unveiled

Norfolk Southern America250 locomotives have been unveiled as a six-unit patriotic series for America250, the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026.
Amtrak Appoints William Herrmann as Interim President Ahead of CEO’s Departure

24.05.2026

Amtrak Appoints William Herrmann as Interim President Ahead of CEO’s Departure

The Amtrak leadership transition will see William Herrmann serve as Interim President as the US passenger rail operator moves toward the departure of President and CEO Roger Harris on 31 July.
The NextGen Acela will launch on August 28, offering faster travel, upgraded interiors, and enhanced passenger comfort for trips along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston.

23.05.2026

Amtrak Acela delivery delays limit loss gains

Amtrak Acela delivery delays limited the railroad’s progress in cutting operating losses. Stronger cost control still improved results across the Northeast Corridor, long-distance trains, and state-supported services.
Regional Transit Task Force Targets Transit Crime

23.05.2026

Regional Transit Task Force Links Agencies on Safety

The Regional Transit Task Force was announced by Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

23.05.2026

LIRR strike agreement puts MTA budget claims under scrutiny

The LIRR strike agreement covers 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers. At a Wednesday board meeting, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials described it as “within [the agency’s] financial plan.