Tags: US Rail

High-Speed Rail Celebrates Groundbreaking of McKinley Avenue and Golden State Boulevard Grade Separation Project

13th December 2024

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) alongside local and state leaders today celebrated the groundbreaking of the McKinley Avenue and Golden State Boulevard Grade Separation in the City of Fresno. “Breaking ground on this massive grade separation highlights continued progress the high-speed rail project is making in California’s Central Valley. This paves the way toward […]

Amtrak Awarded $126M in Federal Grants

1st November 2024

Amtrak has been awarded nearly $126 million from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) competitive grant program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Many Amtrak partners also received funding that will improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of Amtrak service and support the expansion of intercity passenger rail. “These grants will directly […]

With New Responsibility at Washington Union Station, Amtrak is Initiating Plan to Elevate the Travel Experience

30th July 2024

Amtrak is launching a program to revitalize and improve operations of Washington Union Station, one of the nation’s most historic and busiest multimodal hubs. The focus will be on enhancing the customer experience, comfort and security, and implementing investments to better serve the many travelers and visitors that use this iconic station, including Amtrak Northeast […]

Art at Amtrak – NY Penn Station October 2022 Series

6th October 2022

In September 2022, Amtrak unveiled its second series of its installations at New York Penn Station for Art at Amtrak, a year-round public art initiative that brings a variety of visual works to New York Penn Station (NYP) and provides an unparalleled creative platform for New York and New Jersey artists. Building upon the highly […]

Amtrak Continues Improvements at New York Penn Station with New, Accessible 7th Avenue and 32nd Street Entrance

12th August 2022

(Photo Credit: Redvertex) Work underway to add new elevator and rebuild escalator at station’s busiest entrance NEW YORK – Amtrak has started work on an accessibility improvement project to the 7th Avenue and 32nd Street entrance at New York Penn Station, taking advantage of adjacent private investments to improve the customer experience in this critical […]

Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled fo NJ Transit’s Newark Penn Station Modernization Project

3rd August 2022

NJ TRANSIT is seeking input from the public on the future of Newark Penn Station. The first of three public meetings regarding the revitalization of the historic Newark Penn Station has been set for Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. All members of the public, including Newark Penn Station customers, as well […]

Wabtec to Improve Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Passenger Comfort with new HVAC Systems

22nd July 2022

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today a contract to supply heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units for 56 new Stadler trains that will be operated by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The state-of-the-art systems will provide passengers with a comfortable commute, especially during the hot and humid Atlanta summers. “We are proud […]

Amtrak Increasing Speed of Acela Trains in New Jersey Through Infrastructure Investments and Improvements

17th June 2022

Significant milestone will improve reliability for customers across the Northeast Corridor NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Amtrak passengers can now travel even faster on Acela as recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick can accommodate speeds of up to 150 mph. This project is part of the New […]

Brightline Replacement of Loxahatchee River Railroad Drawbridge to Improve Long Term Operations

15th March 2022

Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, will complete a critical piece of its $2.7B Orlando expansion project with the installation of a new railroad drawbridge over the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Fla. The old drawbridge, built in 1926, will be replaced with a brand-new structure that will bring improved reliability […]