Atlantic Canada: More VIA Rail Ocean train departures during the Holidays

A press release from VIA Rail Canada: MONTRÉAL, Oct. 16, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Are you planning to travel to…

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Kenya: 140 cows hit by Madaraka Express since June

By KENNEDY KANGETHE, Capital FM Business; October 17, 2017 NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – China Roads and Bridges Corporation has…

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Today’s history note: How Aussies Beat the Odds To Build The Trans-Australian Railway

By Jess Zavolokin, National Geographic Magazine; October 17, 2017 The railway project that took 2.5 million hardwood sleepers and 140,000…

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New Jersey Transit’s entire system is breaking down at an alarming rate

By Larry Higgs, NJ.com; October 17, 2017 NJ Transit trains broke down more in 2017 than they did in 2016,…

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The Daily CSX: CSX trims intermodal services, considers hub overhaul

From Staff, Journal of Commerce; October 17, 2017 CSX Transportation is ending domestic and international intermodal services to and from…

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Alaska opinion: Mat-Su commuter train? We’ve got the rails, just need the will

By Cynthia Wentworth, Alaska Dispatch News; October 16, 2017 On April 5, 2017, Anchorage was fortunate to have Madison, Wisconsin’s…

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Australia: Bad behaviours driving Brisbane train passengers nuts on peak-hour commutes

By Patrick Williams, ABC.net; October 16, 2017 Feet on the seat is the number one train etiquette gripe bugging Brisbane…

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Churchill, Manitoba will be warm this winter, but its future worries locals

By Sean Kavanagh, CBC News; October 16, 2017 Trucks laden with heating fuel rumble through Manitoba’s most northern community during the…

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Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s $43 billion build-out strategy

Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; October 16, 2017 WMATA Metrorail extensions, capacity and service enhancements for…

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New Zealand: Random ticket checkpoints reveal most Wellington rail user are an honest bunch

By DAMIAN GEORGE, The Dominion Post; October 13, 2017 Wellington’s train users have proven themselves to be a largely honest…

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Draft 2018 California State Rail Plan Supports Amtrak San Joaquins and ACE Expansion

From Caravan News; October 16, 2017 Caltrans has released its Draft 2018 State Rail Plan, which features near-term improvements for…

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APTA names new board members, honors transit agencies’ marketing efforts

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 16, 2017 The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has announced additions to its board and…

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Maryland: Anne Arundel County residents express opposition to Maglev project

By Selene San Felice, Reporter, Capital Gazette; October 16, 2017 Hundreds of Anne Arundel County residents huddled around maps on…

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UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling stuck on flagship train delayed on its first outing

By Nicola Bartlett, The Mirror; October 16, 2017 A new fleet of high-speed trains was hailed by Chris Grayling, the…

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Judge denies class action status for antitrust lawsuit against U.S. Class Is

By Mark Edward Nero, American Shipper; October 16, 2017 U.S. District Court Judge Paul Friedman on Oct. 10 issued an…

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Palm Beach Post Exclusive in South Florida: Brightline train derailed in February, causing $408K in damage

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; October 16, 2017 A Brightline train derailed in February as it moved…

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Have train riders found a sneaky new way to cheat on New Jersey Transit fares?

By Larry Higgs, NJ.com; October 15, 2016 A new type of fare-beater is becoming a money-sapping problem for NJ Transit,…

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Former airline mogul and now Co-President and CEO of Amtrak Richard Anderson names former airline marketing veteran as new Amtrak Chief Marketing Officer

Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; October 16, 2017 Airline industry marketing veteran J. Timothy “Tim” Griffin…

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Port Huron, Michigan Amtrak station under scrutiny

By Jackie Smith, The Times Herald; October 15, 2017 Officials don’t know yet if a federal grant to evaluate Port…

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Opinion: Obama’s policies are still threatening the freight rail industry

By Lawrence Spiwak, Opinion Contributor, The Hill; October 13, 2017 Nearly one year after the election, the Trump administration has…

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New Jersey Transit Delays Got Worse in September After New York Penn Repairs Completed: Report

From NBC 4 New York; October 13, 2017 If you thought your NJ Transit commute was worse in September than…

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