Federal Transit Administration gives favorable rating to proposed Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District commuter-rail extension

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; March 26, 2019 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has given the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District…

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Indiana: Amtrak shaves 15 minutes off Hoosier State, with survival, $6M state cut on the line

By Dave Bangert, Lafayette Journal & Courier; March 21, 2019 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Could 15 minutes buy another two years…

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Indiana: Amtrak, CSX agree on Hoosier State schedule changes

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; March 22, 2019 Amtrak and CSX have reached a mutual understanding to improve the schedules of…

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Teenager hit by train gets no relief in appeal to 7th Circuit Court

By Marilyn Odendahl, The Indiana Lawyer; March 19, 2019 A 17-year-old who was found to be more than 50 percent…

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Indiana: Rail projects top infrastructure investments

By Andrew Steele, The Times, nwi.com; March 10, 2019 The web of commuter rail that spreads from downtown Chicago into…

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South Shore, Chicago Metra firm up partnership through 2024

By Andrew Steele, Kokomo Perspective.com; February 27, 2019 CHESTERTON — Terms of the track-usage and service partnership between the South Shore…

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Hoosier State route fans hold out hope as Amtrak line cut from Indiana budget plan

By Dave Bangert, Lafayette Journal & Courier; February 19, 2019 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The future of Amtrak’s Hoosier State line,…

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Amtrak train route between Chicago, Indianapolis in jeopardy without funding

By The Associated Press, Chicago Sun-Times; February 16, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS — Supporters of an Amtrak line that runs between Indianapolis…

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Indiana’s South Shore eyes new rail cars, other upgrades in capital plans

By Andrew Steele, The Times; February 4, 2019 The South Shore Line has designated $40 million over five years starting…

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As Indiana Governor Holcomb aims to cut Hoosier State, Lafayette leaders look to save the train … again

By Dave Bangert, Lafayette Journal & Courier; January 11, 2019 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis and Lafayette…

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Man convicted of stealing 100-year old Hammond, Indiana railroad bridge wants a new trial

By Craig Lyons, Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune; December 31, 2018 Whiting man convicted of stealing a Hammond railroad bridge says federal…

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Key Holidays Introduces New Hoosier State Rail Tours

A press release from Key Holidays; November 20, 2018: WALNUT CREEK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Key Holidays™ unveiled today a new Indiana passenger…

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Rail Reinvented: 8 Train Stations With Awesome Comeback Stories

By Brittany Anas, livability.com; October 8, 2018 Some of America’s best comeback stories are playing out in a most unlikely…

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More trains headed through Seymour, Indiana

By January Rutherford, The Tribune; November 5, 2018 As promised, more trains soon will be rolling through Seymour, and they…

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Grimy, Glorious, Gone. The Divergent Paths of 7 Train Stations

By Mitch Smith, Photographs By Emily Najera, The New York Times; September 29, 2018 GARY, Ind. — Back when work…

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Norfolk Southern wins appeal of Allen County, Indiana citations

By Niki Kelly, The Journal Gazette; September 24, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Supreme Court ruled today that Allen County…

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Indiana state funds sought for passenger rail

By DAVE GONG, The Journal Gazette, September 6, 2018 A Fort Wayne city councilman is requesting $20 million of Gov.…

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Chicago South Shore railroad to help fund Indiana double-track project

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; August 17, 2018 Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSS) is joining a local two-year…

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Illinois and Indiana: Decatur & Eastern to take over CSX rail service

By Doug Wolfe, WAND NBC 17; August 10, 2018 Decatur, Ill (WAND) – Decatur & Eastern Railroad is a new…

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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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The Daily CSX: Princeton, Indiana CSX freight train derailment closes U.S. 41, no reported injuries at this time

By Noah Stubbs and Abbey Doyle, Evansville Courier & Press; June 17, 2018 PRINCETON, Ind. — A train derailment in…

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Frankfort, Indiana authorities ‘aggressively’ citing stopped trains

By Julia Deng, WISH TV 8; May 30, 2018 FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — A community of approximately 17,000 in the…

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Norfolk Southern Railway, state debate crossing-blocking tickets at Indiana Supreme Court

By Niki Kelly, The Journal Gazette, May 17, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS — A dispute about ticketing Norfolk Southern Railway Co. for…

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The Daily CSX: CSX Train Derails West Of Milford, Indiana; High Winds Thought Cause of Derailment

By Mark Howe, Staff Writer, Times-Union; May 3, 2018 MILFORD – A westbound CSX train derailed late Wednesday night, with…

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PGA and Amtrak partnering for Senior PGA Championship special train service from Chicago to Benton Harbor

From The Herald-Palladium; April 18, 2018 The PGA of America is partnering with the Michigan Department of Transportation and Amtrak…

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