The rail authority says more would be needed from the state to build past the Central Valley toward San Francisco and Los Angeles County. The most affordable expansion option that offers a profit — ...

America’s shiny new Acela trains can technically hit 257 km/h – so why are passengers still crawling along the Connecticut ...

The Legislature has officially extended the state’s Cap-and-Trade program, committing $1 billion annually through 2045 for high-speed rail.

America’s fastest train has arrived. ‘NextGen Acela’ made its public debut on August 27, delivering modern design, more seats and an enhanced passenger experience. Hailed as a leap forward for ...

Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed trains are now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour. Leo Friedman and his mother, Phyllis, ...

California's high-speed rail project is slated to receive $1 billion a year in funding through the state's cap-and-trade program through 2045.

State officials promised high-speed rail by 2020. Instead, costs have doubled, little track is built, and service isn’t ...

The city is uniquely positioned to become the high-speed rail capital of the Northeast — and has a long legacy of transportation innovation. Credit: Getty Images. Albany is rife with talks of new ...

This week, the first NextGen Acela departed from Washington, DC. Amtrak's newest high speed train, the NextGen Acela tops out at 160 mph and features a new tilt system to make those high speeds feel ...

Work is taking place in the Hudson River for the Livingston Avenue Bridge replacement, as seen on Aug. 27 in Albany. The $635 million project to replace the railroad bridge spanning the Hudson River ...

California legislators are not backing down from the commitment to create a high-speed rail system to connect the Bay Area and the Los Angeles basin. On Saturday, the California Legislature will ...