New York picks DeWitt rail yard for ‘inland port’ over sites in Camillus, Jamesville

By Tim Knauss, Syracuse.com; December 6, 2017 SYRACUSE, N.Y. – State transportation officials today said they are working to expand…

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Canadian National-Norfolk Southern interline service is seeing solid early returns

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, Logistics Management; December 6, 2017 The joint interline service formally rolled out in October…

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Japan: How do railways figure out congestion on their trains?

From Japan Today; December 6, 2017 TOKYO – One of the stereotypical images of Japan during its years of postwar…

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Company behind New Zealand luxury train plan says Kiwirail has been ‘hugely constructive’

By LORNA THORNBER, Stuff.co.nz; December 7, 2017 The company behind a planned luxury train service travelling the length of New…

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Illinois DOT’s Annual Traveler Opinion Survey

By Coty Diaz, ciproud.com; December 7, 2017 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback regarding the state’s…

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$2 million restoration of Lawrence, Kansas Santa Fe depot moves forward

By Rochelle Valverde, Lawrence Journal-World; December 6, 2017 Following delays, the restoration of the Santa Fe train station is once…

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Fires at New York City’s two busiest train hubs occur around same time

By Staff, New York Business Journal; December 6, 2017 Firefighters were called to combat two separate fires that took place…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline rail service bonds get noninvestment grade

From Miami Today; December 5, 2017 The startup luxury Brightline rail service that is now expected to link Miami with…

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Bombardier’s New Generation Trains Enter Passenger Service in Queensland, Australia

A press release from Bombardier: – New Generation Rollingstock trains to transform South-East Queensland passenger commuting experience – New fleet…

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Connecticut transportation system at risk of dramatic contraction

By Keith M. Phaneuf, The Connecticut Mirror; December 6, 2017 Connecticut’s cash-starved transportation program would need to scrap some rail…

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Why is Miami called the Magic City? Here’s the real story, and, of course, it involves Henry Flagler

By Connie Ogle, Miami.com; December 5, 2017 You could call Miami the Magic City for any number of reasons. Because…

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North Dakota: Canadian Pacific to end crew change point in Harvey in 2018

By Joe Skurzewski, KFYRTV.com; December 5, 2017 HARVEY, N.D. – Canadian Pacific will be ending its crew change point in…

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San Bernardino, California leaders celebrate debut of new passenger rail from Santa Fe Depot to city transit center

By Brian Whitehead, San Bernardino Sun; December 5, 2017 The new Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail is expected to provide…

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New York City’s SantaCon prompts booze ban on Metro-North trains

By Jim Shay, Connecticut Post; December 6, 2017 It’s that holly, maybe too jolly, time of year for a 24-hour…

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Canada by rail: Cross-country trip involves fine food

By Janet Podolak, The News-Herald; December 5, 2017 The distant call of train whistles has been an almost unconscious part…

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The Daily CSX: Growing length of U.S. freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes

By Eric M. Johnson, Reuters, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; December 6, 2017 SEATTLE • The investigative arm of the Congress is launching…

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New Jersey Transit Withholds Data Subpoenaed for Lawmakers’ Safety Probe

By Elise Young, Bloomberg Politics; December 5, 2017 New Jersey Transit is suppressing internal documents subpoenaed by state legislators investigating how…

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Railway Age Women in Rail 2017 – Corina Moore, Ontario Northland Railway

Written by Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor, Railway Age Magazine; December 5, 2017 A native of the region served by Ontario…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline to start simulated service this week

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; December 5, 2017 All Aboard Florida’s Brightline will begin simulated service this…

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It Has Been 5 Years of Amtrak out of Norfolk, Virginia

From The City of Norfolk, ALTDaily.com; December 5, 2017 On December 12th, the City of Norfolk will mark the five-year…

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UK: The end of the quiet carriage? Train operator asks passengers to decide

By Telegraph Reporters, The Telegraph; December 5, 2017 It is a place of solitude for travellers seeking respite from rush…

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Amtrak Stop for Lake Forest, Illinois OK’d, Gets Mixed Reaction

By Steve Sadin, Daily North Shore; December 5, 2017 LAKE FOREST — Amtrak favors a Lake Forest stop on its…

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