The California High-Speed Rail Authority substantially completed initial construction work along 22 miles of its right-of-way in Kern County, California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to shift 200 million daily passenger miles from highways to rail with more zero-emissions trains.

The Austin Transit Partnership selected a construction team to build the city’s first light rail system, which is set to open in 2033.

Its board chair attributed the growth to strategic investments and "the need for train travel."

With two projects underway, business, labor and government leaders see the dawn of a new industry that “could be a very important part of the U.S. economy,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Priorities vary among administrations, an Urban Institute report found. “The president actually has substantial discretion over a lot of these programs,” one researcher said.

Embark on budget-friendly adventures with these 10 scenic US train rides that offer breathtaking landscapes. Explore the beauty on a dime.

As Brightline West's Las Vegas-Southern California project inches closer to construction, another high-speed rail project between LA and San Francisco is seeing a leadership change.

With Texas and Georgia looking seriously into future bullet trains, high-speed rail could appear in states outside California.

The largest grants will go to Brightline West, California High-Speed Rail and a portion of the Raleigh to Richmond rail program on the East Coast.

Only 50 miles of high-speed track currently exist in the U.S., but an expansion could create thousands of jobs and slash greenhouse gas emissions, says a Mineta Transportation Institute study.

The proposal, which marks the start of Amtrak’s new high-speed rail push, could help restart the stalled Texas project.

Here’s the latest on three high-speed rail projects that are bringing new hope to advocates after six decades of frustrated plans and money lost. 

After years of delays and massive cost overruns, the segment is slated to start carrying passengers ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

The 170-mile line from the Orlando Airport to West Palm Beach, Florida, will connect to the existing network run by private passenger rail company Brightline.

Some lawmakers made the case for why Amtrak should add service to their regions, while others questioned the railroad’s commitment to passenger safety and security and its need for ongoing federal funding.

With Texas and Georgia looking seriously into future bullet trains, high-speed rail could appear in states outside California.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday he is pulling the plug on the state's massive high-speed rail project from Los Angeles to San Francisco that was more than a decade behind schedule and billions in the red

The state's plan for intercity passenger trains along an existing freight line are "19th-century" thinking, Rep. Seth Moulton said. He also called on the state to advance a long-needed north-south rail link in Boston.

Levels of particulate matter in the world’s metro systems far exceed recommended limits—and the deeper you go, the worse it gets.

There’s not enough money available in the current round of grant funding to meet the needs of the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Brightline West. 

The completion date for the first segment, from Merced to Bakersfield, has also been pushed out to 2030-2033.

From long routes that snake down the West Coast to shorter trips through celebrated regions, here are America's most scenic trains.

The 1.3-mile tunnel would bring commuter trains to the downtown transit center, but pre-pandemic ridership hasn't returned along the line.

Energy, environment, housing and transportation regulators teamed up on strategies to realize a 100% clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with nods to micromobility, zoning reform and more.

Some transit experts and officials say high-speed hyperloops still have promise. But the challenges to deploying the technology to transport humans are immense.

Long-distance trains in the US are very slow, but it’s much more environmentally friendly and rewarding.

Though some efforts continue, the once-promising technology has run up against significant challenges — most notably creating an entirely new transit infrastructure.

Gas stations, subway stations, parking garages and roads are among the city features we can reimagine as new mobility technologies change how we get from point A to point B, writes a leading exec at Gensler.

The iconic train is coming back to life in 2024, replete with Art Deco details and opulent suites.

Take time to enjoy the journey at these awe-inspiring stations

Here’s the latest on three high-speed rail projects that are bringing new hope to advocates after six decades of frustrated plans and money lost. 

Amtrak expansion plans, high-speed rail projects, and the nation’s readiness for anticipated EV sales growth were among the topics on which Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced questioning.

While 2020's increases were shocking, 2021's numbers are worse, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Communities can now apply for $1 billion from the infrastructure law for greater transportation safety efforts.

The Brightline train has the worst per-mile fatality rate in the nation, according to an AP analysis that began in 2019.

In a new draft business plan, the California High-Speed Rail Authority acknowledged that costs have risen roughly $5 billion.

As public transit agencies struggle with labor challenges and changing ridership, the head of a large private sector contractor that operates bus and rail systems across North America seeks to help cities adapt.

Two trains originally intended for a high-speed rail line to connect Madison and Milwaukee are headed for Nigeria. The governor of that country's Lagos State was in Milwaukee on Tuesday to purchase the unused trains.

Voters were promised a bullet train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in two hours and 40 minutes. Instead, billions in bond money will finish a 119-mile segment in Fresno, Kern, Madera, and …

Some projects for The Boring Co. have gotten off — or rather under — the ground, as others peter out. Here's where the ambitious plans stand today.

Miami, Orlando and Pittsburgh are planning for air mobility and other novel modes of transport decades ahead. Critics say focusing on flashy, futuristic technologies distracts from simpler solutions for today.