New designs released for Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station overhaul

By Andrew Parent, Staff, Philly Voice; November 15, 2017 Amtrak revealed updated designs last week for a proposal to overhaul…

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Canada: Rocky Mountaineer Chosen as 2017 Private Business Growth Award Winner

A press release from Private Business Growth Award: Canadian Business Recognized for Achievements in Shaping Canada’s Business Landscape TORONTO, Nov.…

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Canada moves forward with legal action against OmniTRAX over Hudson Bay Railway

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; November 15, 2017 What began with a 200-year flood event may now be…

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South Carolina: ‘Trains have more power than God,’ Columbia mayor gripes after trains snarl traffic

By Sarah Ellis, The State; November 15, 2017 Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was thinking about an old saying among politicians…

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Bill in Florida to tighten All Aboard Florida rules gets approval – but so does train

By Scott Powers, Florida Politics; November 14, 2017 A bill that would set tougher rules and safety requirements on the…

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Texas: November 15th marks fifth anniversary of parade float-train crash

By Stewart Doreen, Midland Reporter-Telegram; November 15, 2017 Today, the Reporter-Telegram remembers arguably the most horrific incident in the history…

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Japanese train line apologizes for departing seconds too early

By Katherine Lam, Fox News; November 16, 2017 Commuters usually groan about delays and canceled trains, but a Japanese rail…

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Texas: Dallas and Fort Worth move toward high-speed rail connection … slowly

By Tristan Hallman, Dallas City Hall Reporter, The Dallas Morning News; November 13, 2017 Dallas and Fort Worth officials are…

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Iowa Pacific: Empty Rail Cars Roll Into the Adirondacks, Stirring Controversy

By Paul Post, The New York Times; November 13, 2017 MINERVA, N.Y. — The Hudson River is a small stream…

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Locomotives: An Erie, Pennsylvania without GE? Might happen

By Jim Martin, GoErie.com; November 14, 2017 In historic move, GE announces plan to sell its transportation business. Eleven days…

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Boston: Bradford boy gets train ride of his life

By Mike LaBella, Eagle-Tribune; November 14, 2016 HAVERHILL — Eleven-year-old Jesse DiChiara had the rare opportunity to stand alongside the…

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Safety took a back seat at Amtrak, feds say. Then workers died

By Jason Laughlin, Staff Writer, Philly.com; November 14, 2017 WASHINGTON — Federal investigators found one safety violation, then another, and…

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And you thought your commute was bad! Passengers travelling on Ukrainian train have to get out and push when it breaks down

By Charlie Bayliss For Mailonline, Daily Mail; November 14, 2017 A train driver was filmed asking his passengers to get…

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Amtrak Continues Next Phase of New York Penn Station Infrastructure Renewal Work

A press release from Amtrak; November 13, 2017 NEW YORK – Amtrak is announcing a series of track renewal projects…

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Amtrak updates Northeast Corridor train seating, with some improvements in time for holidays

By Bart Jansen, USA TODAY; November 13, 2017 WASHINGTON — Amtrak officials say renovations to Northeast Regional trains will delight…

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Germany’s ‘Train of the Future’ Includes Spin Bikes and Big-Screen TVs

By Cassie Shortsleeve, Conde Nast Traveler; November 13, 2017 Train travel just got even more attractive. European train rides have…

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Boston: MBTA obtains $382 million in federal loans for PTC work

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; November 14, 2017 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has secured $382 million in federal loans…

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Trump administration finalizes opioid testing rule for transportation workers

By Melanie Zanona, The Hill; November 13, 2017 The Trump administration has finalized a rule requiring opioid testing for certain…

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Indiana: Transit advisers greet opportunities, challenges

By Andrew Steele, nwi.com; November 13, 2017 MERRILLVILLE — Monday’s inaugural meeting of a steering committee that will “provide information and…

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Canadian feds ready to deliver on lawsuit ultimatum over stalled Churchill, Manitoba rail repairs

By Josh K. Elliott, CTVNews.ca; November 13, 2017 The federal government is preparing to sue U.S.-based Omnitrax over the company’s…

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Canada and Quebec to fund 11 transit projects in Montreal

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; November 13, 2017 Rehabilitation projects to rail infrastructure have been included in a…

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