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July 24, 2026 | North America

Class 1 railways sign controversial agreements

Canadian National (CN) agrees not to oppose Norfolk Southern (NS) and Union Pacific (UP) merger in return for expanded operating rights.

July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

CHSRA to issue RfQ for $US 2.4bn civil works contract

California prepares for future expansion of its high-speed rail network using PPPs.

July 8, 2026 | Financial

Hudson Tunnel Project funding secure

Judge prevents USDOT from withholding future grant payments.

June 24, 2026 | Freight

BNSF’s $US 4bn intermodal terminal project approved

Barstow International Gateway will shift the transhipment of freight inland from Los Angeles.

June 11, 2026 | North America

New York Penn Station designs unveiled

Redevelopment work is expected to begin next year, with completion expected within eight years.

June 4, 2026 | Infrastructure

Construction contract awarded for New York’s Hudson Tunnel Project

Gateway Development Commission has awarded $US 711m contract to joint venture of Skanska, Creamer and Sanzari.

June 3, 2026 | North America

New York awards $US 1.02bn contract for Second Avenue Subway project

Metropolitan Transportation Authority selects Skanska-Traylor-Walsh joint venture for Phase 2 contract.

June 2, 2026 | North America

$US 466m revamp for Washington station

Union Station in Washington, DC to benefit from extensive modernisation programme.

May 26, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New York seeks new commuter fleet

MTA issues RFP to replace Metro-North fleet on the Hudson and Harlem lines.

May 22, 2026 | High-speed

California high-speed sleeper contract awarded

Vossloh wins contract worth €40m covering the supply of concrete sleepers and rail fastening systems.

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