Non-stop Washington, D.C. to NYC Amtrak service to start in September 2019
Offering passengers an approximate trip time of two hours and 35 minutes, the new direct service on Acela trains will be a strong rival to air travel.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority receives environmental review approval
The announcement allows the Authority to move forward with the completion of the environmental reviews for the entire first phase of the high-speed rail programme from San Francisco to the Los Angeles area.
California High-Speed Rail Authority releases route recommendations
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released staff recommendations for the State’s preferred alternatives for the high-speed rail routes in Northern California.
FRA announces investments to improve U.S. railroad infrastructure
The FRA has pledged more than $326 million in a bid to improve railway infrastructure across the U.S., with nearly a third of this going to rural projects.
Acela passenger railroad fleet undergoes complete redesign by Amtrak
Amtrak, US-based passenger railroad service, has refurbished the interiors for its Acela Express fleet thought to have cost in excess of $4 million in a bid to increase passenger satisfaction.
Norfolk Southern to roll out TOP21 precision scheduled railroading plan
The new operating plan is hoped to enhance customer service, increase operating efficiencies, support growth, and drive long-term shareholder value.
Contracts awarded for phase 2 of West Palm Beach to Orlando line
Virgin Trains USA has awarded five construction contracts for the 273-kilometre line between West Palm Beach and Orlando.
Trump administration withdraws funding from California’s high-speed rail
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The state of California plans to take the U.S. government to court following the decision to withdraw funding from the high-speed rail project.
Kansas City Southern revises measures of operational performance
The revised service metrics aim to provide a more complete view of customer service and operational performance delivered by Kansas City Southern.
MBTA overhauls 27 additional commuter rail locomotives
An overhaul of the F40s by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will improve service reliability and extend locomotive service life for 20 years.
Norfolk Southern releases mobile app for real-time tracking of shipments
Norfolk Southern's new app keeps shippers on the go connected to their rail business with real-time connections with shipments.
More than $80 million invested to expand Minnesota’s rail infrastructure
The Minnesota investments are part of CN’s 2019 record $2.9 billion capital investment focused on enabling growth from all commodity segments.
All Virginia Railway Express trains are now operating under positive train control
PTC is designed to automatically control train speeds and movements should an engineer not take suitable action in a given situation.
Texas high-speed train recognised among top global infrastructure projects
The Texas high-speed train project has been named among the top global infrastructure projects by infrastructure advocacy group CG/LA in its 2019 Strategic 100 Global Infrastructure Report.
Amtrak to match funding for Southwest Chief route improvements
In February 2019 the Congress passed and the President signed into law the FY2019 Appropriations Act, which included critical funding for Amtrak and intercity passenger rail.
