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September 2, 2025 | North America

Revised schedule announced for Penn Station redevelopment

Construction expected to commence in 2027 as process to select master developer for $US 7bn scheme gets underway.

July 18, 2025 | High-speed

US government pulls plug on California high-speed funding

Commitment to complete first section of line by end of 2033 cannot be met, says FRA.

June 18, 2025 | North America

California high-speed fights for its future

California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) CEO, Ian Choudri, has issued a strongly worded rebuttal to a recent Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) report, which called for the termination of two federal loans for the project.

April 22, 2025 | High-speed

US federal government pulls Texas HS funding

Amtrak will no longer lead development of the project, but private-sector backers have vowed to continue.

March 21, 2025 | High-speed

Brightline West bond issue oversubscribed

Bonds issued to finance high-speed line from Las Vegas to Southern California.

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.

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.

December 8, 2022 | Financial

US inter-city rail set for $US 2.3bn funding boost

The federal government’s Partnership Programme is targeting infrastructure improvements outside of the North East Corridor.

March 25, 2022 | Infrastructure

US government to offer $US 2.9bn for infrastructure projects

Infrastructure projects in the United States will be able to apply for government funding through three programmes.

January 12, 2021 | Financial

United States FTA announces $US 14bn for public transit systems

THE United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced $US 14bn in federal funding to support public transport systems during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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