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An LA Metro D Line train in Union Station
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2026

D Line Expansion Fuels Growth Across LA Metro's Rail System

Weekend rail ridership was especially strong, soaring 18% as riders embraced expanded access to jobs, entertainment, dining, and cultural destinations, said the agency. Total system ridership for May, including bus and rail, was 26,966,657.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "New Bill to Invest in America's High-Speed Rail System."
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 27, 2026

High-Speed Rail Proposal Aims to Transform U.S. Passenger Rail Investment

The legislation pairs rail expansion with housing, safety, and economic development goals designed to reshape how regions grow around transit.

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MTA Metro-North Railroad railcar up close
Newsby StaffMay 22, 2026

New York MTA Issues RFP for 252 Metro-North Passenger Cars

The competitive RFP includes an option to purchase an additional 377 cars, reserved for future expansions of the Metro-North service area. 

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An Amtrak Acela train at New York Penn Station
Newsby StaffMay 21, 2026

Penn Transformation Partners Named as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation

The team of Halmar and Skanska will build a brand-new station that will provide daily commuters and tourists with a more seamless travel experience through a vibrant gateway into America’s largest city, said Amtrak.

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A man stands at a podium in front of a large crowd.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 21, 2026

REM West Island Extension Opens, Expanding Montreal Automated Rail Network

The expansion adds four stations and extends Montreal’s automated REM network deeper into the region with a new all-electric transit service.

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KC Streetcar Riverfront extension with graffiti wall
Newsby StaffMay 19, 2026

KC Streetcar Expansion Strengthens Access to City’s Growing Riverfront

The project adds 0.7 miles of track to the existing KC Streetcar line, connecting north from the River Market to Berkley Riverfront Park.

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The South Shore Line with Passengers
Newsby StaffApril 1, 2026

South Shore Line Extension Debuts, Boosting Rail Access in Northwest Indiana

The $945 million project connects four new stations and expands regional mobility.

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A Sound Transit Crosslake Connection Link light rail vehicle
Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2026

Sound Transit Opens Crosslake Connection, Completing Link 2 Line

The final seven-mile segment of the 2 Line includes new stations at Mercer Island and Judkins Park and connects to the 1 Line at the International District/Chinatown Station. The Link light rail system now spans 63 miles and includes 50 stations.

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Supervisor and LA Metro Board Member Lindsey P. Horvath stands at a podium with a crowd of community members behind her.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 27, 2026

LA Metro Board Advances K Line Northern Extension Through Fairfax and West Hollywood

The project will create the first continuous north-south rail line in the LA basin, connecting major job centers, transit lines, and communities.

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The Sound Transit Floating Bridge.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 25, 2025

Seattle’s Sound Transit Board Advances Federal Way Link Extension Opening

Eight miles of new service will begin as soon as late 2025, while the East Link Crosslake Connection is still scheduled to open in early 2026.

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