Rail transportation in the United States

Chicago-area transit overhaul legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker — per Gov.

Amtrak OIG Hudson Tunnel Project oversight could be strengthened by sharper communication—both with partners and across Amtrak—and by more consistent project document management, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General said in an assessment issued Dec.

Amtrak Cascades ridership through Bellingham stayed steady in fiscal year 2024-2025, even after an early-2025 disruption threatened the route’s momentum.

Grand Central Train Shed reconstruction is moving forward as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) turns to two major public-private partnerships to rebuild the aging structure beneath Park Avenue from 42nd Street to 57th Street, as described in an MTA press release.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign legislation today that advances Quad Cities Amtrak funding for service between the Quad Cities and Chicago, as reported by iHeartRadio.

Intercity passenger rail grants just got a little more runway after the Federal Railroad Administration extended the application deadline for a $5 billion grant opportunity aimed at projects outside the Northeast Corridor.

The Chattanooga passenger rail project is moving toward its next stage, with city leaders saying the initial $500,000 research phase is close to finished.

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UP Metra trackage rights are back in the spotlight after Union Pacific asked the Surface Transportation Board to deny Metra’s request for the agency to set terms for the commuter railroad’s use of three UP-owned lines, as outlined in a Union Pacific Dec.

The Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger is now facing organized resistance from two of the rail industry’s biggest labor groups, which say the proposed deal could increase safety risks, raise costs, and disrupt freight service, as outlined in recent coverage by Railway Supply.

Los Angeles–Anaheim high-speed rail plans have moved forward, with the California High-Speed Rail Authority news release announcing a draft environmental document that will remain open for public review and comment through 3 February 2026.

The Appalachian Regional Port container record pushed November activity to a new peak, with the inland facility handling 3,876 containers—nearly 35% more than a year earlier.