California: SMART confronts crush of bike-toting commuters

By J.D. Morris, The Press Democrat; October 4, 2017 The North Bay’s new commuter rail line is proving popular among…

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South Florida: Brightline Named Official Train Service Of Miami HEAT

A press release from All Aboard Florida/Brightline: Fifth Trainset Delivered As Brightline Named Official Train Service Of Miami HEAT Miami…

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Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley rail service is an old idea whose time has come again

By The Editorial Board, The Sacramento Bee; October 4, 2017 The prospect that new trains could be delivering passengers to…

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Catch an Amtrak toward L.A. from midtown Sacramento? Train officials propose new service.

By Tony Bizjak, The Sacramento Bee; October 4, 2017 It’s been nearly a half century since the last passenger trains…

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Alstom introduces new generation of Coradia regional trains

From Railway-Technology.com; October 4, 2017 Alstom has unveiled its latest generation of the Coradia regional train known as ‘Coradia Stream’,…

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Bombardier could eventually join Siemens-Alstom, says French finance minister

By The Canadian Press, CTV News; October 4, 2017 MONTREAL — The merger between European railway manufacturers hasn’t ended with…

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Amtrak and Intersection Partner to Bring Digital Screens to Amtrak’s New York City Penn Station

A press release from Intersection; October 5, 2017 NEW YORK – October 5, 2017 – Amtrak and Intersection have partnered…

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VIA Rail temporarily changes its schedule in Northern Manitoba

A press release from VIA Rail Canada: WINNIPEG, Oct. 4, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Due to operational imperatives, VIA Rail Canada…

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VIA Rail to ship stranded rail cars out of Churchill, reduce service to northern Manitoba

By Bryce Hoye, CBC News; October 04, 2017 After months stranded in Churchill due to a rail line damaged by spring…

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Chicago: Amid state budget stalemate, Metra’s labor costs rose 32 percent in effort to maintain aging equipment

By Mary Wisniewski and Kyle Bentle, Chicago Tribune; October 5, 2017 The past few years have been good for Metra…

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Netherlands Railways reveals Intercity New Generation mock-up

Written by Quintus Vosman, International Railway Journal; October 4, 2017 NETHERLANDS Railways (NS) has unveiled a mock-up of its Intercity…

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Japan Railway Central previews N700S Shinkansen train

Written by Keith Barrow, International Railway Journal; October 3, 2017 CENTRAL Japan Railway Company (JR Central) previewed its next generation…

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Trains: Canadian bears could get early warning system

By Spencer Van Dyk, Crag & Canyon; October 4, 2017 A professor at the University of Alberta is wrapping up…

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New Orleans: Canal streetcar project on schedule, though business owners still feeling construction burden

By Claire Byun, Mid-City Messenger; October 4, 2017 The Cemeteries Transit Center Project has reached its halfway point, and officials…

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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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Los Angeles Metro eyes public-private partnerships to fast-track Measure M projects

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 4, 2017 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has begun considering a series…

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Amtrak ‘Ready To Build’ Campaign Highlights Critical Need for Infrastructure Investment

A press release from Amtrak: WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Amtrak unveiled the “Ready To Build” campaign today, which includes…

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Iowa Pacific on Chicago’s Goose Island: Who is the ‘railroad troll?’ A Goose Island conflict

By Alby Gallun, Crain’s Chicago Business; October 3, 2017 Goose Island’s “railroad troll” has backed down—kind of—but only for a…

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Boston opinion: ‘Slippery rail’ and lowered expectations for train commuters

From The Eagle-Tribune; October 3, 2017 It’s autumn in New England, a time to hop in the car for some…

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New Hampshire: Nashua panel supports moving forward with new passenger rail effort

By KIMBERLY HOUGHTON, Union Leader Correspondent, New Hampshire Union Leader; October 3, 2017 NASHUA — An aldermanic panel is recommending…

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Washington State DOT adds two daily Amtrak Cascades roundtrips starting on December 18

A press release from the Washington State Department of Transportation: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 – 13:00 All trains move to…

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