Opinion: Amtrak needs to lead by example

By Chip Kraft, Railway Age Magazine; September 5, 2018 To the degree that the new Amtrak management team is sincerely…

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Several Amtrak trains are canceled in North Carolina because of track work

By Richard Stradling, The News & Observer; September 3, 2018 RALEIGH – If you’re planning to take Amtrak to or…

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As Amtrak Proposes Changes to Long-Distance Trains, Passenger Rail Advocates Sound the Alarm

By Justin Franz, Flathead Beacon; August 30, 2018 Passenger rail advocates are raising concerns about changes to Amtrak’s long-distance trains…

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Nearly 500 passengers stuck on Amtrak Empire Builder passenger trains stalled by flooding

From WAOW News 9 ABC; August 29, 2018 UPDATE (WKOW) — Both Amtrak Empire Builder trains that were delayed in Central Wisconsin have…

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Rail safety issue not expected to impact Vermont

By GORDON DRITSCHILO, Staff Writer, Rutland Herald; August 28, 2018 Despite a dire-sounding story in a national rail publication, local…

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New England: Downeaster train service ‘not in jeopardy’ going into 2019, rail authority says

By Lauren Abbate, Staff, Bangor Daily News; August 28, 2018 Amtrak will continue to service the Downeaster route from Massachusetts…

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Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution adds Amtrak as statewide engagement sponsor

A press release from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation; August 29, 2018: JAMESTOWN, Va. – Today, the…

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Open letter to Richard Anderson

By John Heffner, Senior Counsel, Clark Hill Strasburger, Railway Age Magazine; August 27, 2018 Dear Mr. Anderson: I am writing you both…

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Amtrak station grab no slam dunk

By Frank N. Wilner, Capitol Hill Contributing Editor, Railway Age Magazine; August 24, 2018 Amtrak is on notice by the…

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Amtrak’s Cardinal struggling with multiple problems

By James E. Casto, Gazette-Mail, Daily Mail West Virginia; August 23, 2018 Amtrak’s posted online information for its Cardinal passenger…

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Prosecutors, defense say NTSB is withholding crucial information in Amtrak Northeast Corridor Train Number 188 case

By Kristen Johanson, KYW Newsradio 1060; August 22, 2018 PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The case against the engineer of the…

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Amtrak’s Last Glass-Ceiling Great Dome Car May Be Headed for its Final Journey in New York

By Nicole Saraniero, Untapped Cities; August 21, 2018 This fall may be the last chance rail riders have to experience…

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Opinion/Commentary: Fueling the renaissance: Public policy and intercity passenger rail in Virginia

By Meredith Richards, The Daily Progress; August 12, 2018 Virginia has been a leader in a national revival of intercity…

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Amtrak Vacations: On Track with Families

By Harvey Chipkin, Travel Pulse; August 8, 2018 Everyone, including children, loves a train—which is one of the reasons that…

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Amtrak’s Roanoke, Virginia Station success could mean more future regional stops

By Rachel Lucas, Weekend Anchor/Reporter, WSLS 10 News NBC; August 9, 2018 ROANOKE – Hoping to land another regional stop,…

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New York congressional representatives ask Amtrak to reconsider Toys for Tots decision

By Madison Iszler and Eric Anderson, Albany Times-Union; August 10, 2018 Three upstate members of Congress are asking Amtrak to…

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Amtrak Reveals Modern Interiors on New Acela Express Fleet

A press release from Amtrak; August 8, 2018: Acela equipment to offer contemporary accommodations and amenities WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2018…

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Passenger rail service still needs backing

Commentary By Evan Stair, Santa Fe New Mexican; August 7, 2018 Many hopes rest on the Udall-Moran Southwest Chief Route…

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Amtrak Midwest Services Improved for Fall Travel

A press release from Amtrak; August 7, 2018: Easier connections, more pets, bikes & student fares for back-to-school time CHICAGO…

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Trailways of New York Announces Connecting Service with Amtrak

A press release from Trailways of New York; August 4, 2018: HURLEY, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Amtrak customers now…

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Roanoke, Virginia Amtrak Ridership Encouraging for Bedford Stop

Commentary From TheRoanokeStar.com; August 2, 2018 Having passed the six-month milestone since Amtrak ridership to and from the Roanoke Station…

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Amtrak northbound Crescent train derails outside Washington Union Station; no injuries reported

By Faiz Siddiqui, The Washington Post; August 2, 2018 An Amtrak train derailed Thursday afternoon just outside Washington’s Union Station, but…

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Virginia: Is passenger rail service coming to the New River Valley?

By William Paine, The Southwest Times; August 1, 2018 Last week’s meeting of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors featured…

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ATK, CEO, OTP, PTC, F&B, BLT, UP, etc. Challenges, challenges.

Note: Russ Jackson is the distinguished retired editor of the Western Rail Passenger Review, and a huge fan of BLT…

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