Tennessee: Chattanooga-Atlanta bullet train could lure millions of air travelers to Chattanooga airport

By Mike Pare, Times Free Press; October 15, 2017 “It’s the flights, stupid.” That’s David Crockett’s mantra when it comes…

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All Aboard Northern Ontario pushing to get Northlander back on track

From CBC News, Sudbury; October 14, 2017 A grassroots group has embarked on a journey to bring passenger train service…

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Norwegian passenger service tendering underway

From Railway Gazette; October 12, 2017 NORWAY: Invitations to tender for the Lot 1 Sør passenger train operating contract were…

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Berlin long-term development plan signed

Written by David Briginshaw, International Railway Journal; October 6, 2017 A framework agreement called i2030 to improve the rail network…

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California: Exeter Chamber of Commerce Director is concerned with a proposed passenger train station location in the downtown area

By Reggie Ellis, The Foothills Sun-Gazette; October 11, 2017 EXETER – Train travel might be vintage but is it charming?…

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All Aboard Northern Ontario announces launch of new citizens’ rail passenger advocacy campaign

A press release from All Aboard Northern Ontario via Wawa-News.com; October 12, 2017: All Aboard Northern Ontario, a new grassroots…

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Baltimore: Northeast Maglev pitches five-minute trip from BWI to downtown as Amazon incentive

By Colin Campbell, The Baltimore Sun; October 11, 2017 A five-minute maglev trip between downtown Baltimore and BWI Marshall Airport…

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New Hampshire: Nashua Alderman Unanimously Approve Commuter Rail Memorandum

By The Associated Press, New Hampshire Public Radio; October 11, 2017 Aldermen in New Hampshire have approved a memorandum that…

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WSP USA joins Texas Central HSR team

Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; October 6, 2017 Texas Central Partners LLC, developers of a proposed…

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Spanish airline to enter high-speed rail market

Editor’s Note: In the United States and Canada, in the early days of airline travel, many of the railroads which…

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California high-speed project meets ARRA funding deadline

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; October 3, 2017 The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) says it has met…

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Jamaica Editorial Opinion: Get the Appleton to Montego Bay rail service up and running, please

An Editorial from the Jamaica Observer; October 2, 2017 This newspaper notes with interest word from chairman of the Jamaica…

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California: How the University of Redlands is preparing for passenger rail service

By Sandra Emerson, Redlands Daily Facts, September 28, 2017 With the Arrow passenger rail service expected to come to Redlands as…

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Panel reimagines passenger rail service — once again — between New York and the Berkshires

By Terry Cowgill, The Berkshire Edge; September 27, 2017 Lenox — It’s been a while since interested people got together…

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Ontario: Northern group pushes for passenger rail

By Elaine Della-Mattia, Sault Star, The Sudbury Star; September 28, 2017 The province’s multimodal transportation strategy completely lacks visions and…

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Virginia: Amtrak to the New River Valley? State gives $350,000 for feasibility study

By Dominick Mastrangelo, The Roanoke Times; September 20, 2017 RADFORD — Thanks to a shot of financial stimulation from the…

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Minnesota: Will plans for second Minneapolis/St. Paul-to-Chicago train keep chugging?

By Heather J. Carlson, Post Bulletin, September 25, 2017 WINONA — When deciding the best way to get home to…

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Energy entrepreneur hopes to bring commuter rail to Vermont

By Wilson Ring, Associated Press, ABC News; September 24, 2017 An energy entrepreneur wants to set up a commuter rail…

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