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January 14, 2025 | Financial

Chicago Red Line nets $US 2bn funding boost

Federal funding agreed for 9km extension to metro line.

December 4, 2024 | Financial

Ontario proposes funding deal to support Toronto transit

Funding could be provided for new subway fleets and to support LRT extension projects. Phil Verster steps down as Metrolinx CEO.

August 23, 2024 | Metros

Honolulu Skyline $US 1.66bn extension contract awarded

Tutor Perini is preferred bidder for design and construction of automated metro’s third phase.

July 15, 2024 | Main line

Canadian government confirms Via Rail fleet replacement funding

Procurement of majority of new passenger fleet will start shortly.

May 30, 2024 | North America

NS settles East Palestine derailment claims

Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $US 15m civil penalty as part of $US1.7bn settlement package.

May 9, 2024 | Fleet

Dallas commuter operator tests new Stadler DMUs

Network testing precedes planned entry into service in late 2025.

April 23, 2024 | High-speed

Work starts on Brightline West

The US private operator’s $US 12bn high-speed project is officially under construction.

March 25, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Metro-North pilots automated rolling stock inspection

The US commuter line operator will use a $US 2m grant to test computer-based inspection.

February 22, 2024 | Financial

FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement

New commuter, light rail and metro rolling stock for Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

January 31, 2024 | Financial

USDOT provides $US 1.6bn for rail infrastructure projects

Infra and Mega grant programmes to fund 12 projects.

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