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May 22, 2026 | North America

Penn Station master developer selected

Halmar and Skanska expected to start work by the end of 2027 to rebuild New York’s busiest station.

June 16, 2025 | Main line

Via Rail blames CN for drop in punctuality

First quarter punctuality declined massively on Via Rail’s important Québec City - Windsor corridor due to restrictions imposed by CN.

February 24, 2025 | High-speed

FRA to review California high-speed project

Secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, announces review of federal government funding for the under-construction line.

November 25, 2024 | Freight

North American alternative traction projects progress

NS partners with Alstom to develop hybrid locomotives; CPKC introduces two hydrogen refuelling facilities; and two renewable natural (RNG) gas projects secure grant funding.

November 20, 2024 | North America

Trump nominates Sean Duffy as next US transportation secretary

Donald Trump has chosen the former US congressman and TV host to lead the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) in his new government.

October 3, 2024 | Financial

FRA signs $US 3bn funding agreement for Brightline West

Federal grant provides critical funding for high-speed line between Las Vegas and Southern California.

July 1, 2024 | Infrastructure

Amtrak awards $US 1.3bn Connecticut construction contract

O&G and Tutor Perini to build new river bridge on Northeast Corridor.

May 31, 2024 | High-speed

California High-Speed Rail Authority applies for more federal funding

$US 450m sought to fund construction of Merced - Madera section.

March 21, 2024 | Technology

MxV Rail completes new test loop at Pueblo

The new 4.5km loop will support the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing.

February 2, 2024 | North America

AAR highlights Class 1 efforts to improve freight safety following East Palestine derailment

AAR says the Class 1s have “kept and in some cases exceeded their promises.”

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