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May 21, 2026 | Freight

US publishes National Strategic Freight Plan

Strategy document sets six goals to improve rail freight over the next five years.

May 19, 2026 | Infrastructure

Mexico City inaugurates upgraded light rail line

The upgrading project has been completed in time for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

May 19, 2026 | North America

Montreal light metro extension opens

14km West Island Line extends automated REM network to 64km.

May 18, 2026 | Technology

Sacramento awards passenger information contract

Clever Devices will provide real-time passenger information systems for light rail network.

May 14, 2026 | Infrastructure

Mexico awards more contracts for Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo passenger line

Signalling and civil works contracts agreed totalling $US 744m.

May 7, 2026 | Infrastructure

Major tunnelling contract awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project

Contract to build twin-bore tunnel between New York and New Jersey is worth $US 1.29bn.

May 1, 2026 | North America

UP and NS submit amended merger application

Partners say merger will maintain competition and deliver substantial cost savings for shippers.

April 29, 2026 | Light Rail

Washington DC light rail line closes

3.5km line shut down after 10 years of operation to cut costs.

April 29, 2026 | Metros

MTA awards New York CBTC contract

Deal with Siemens Mobility and LK Comstock is worth around $US 390m.

April 27, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Mexico nationalises commuter concession

Government acquires 27km Mexico City - Cuautitlán line for $US 350m.

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