New Mexico railroad in jeopardy, seeking funding for track repairs

By Hawker Vanguard, KOB 4; June 09, 2018 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The railroad has always been a defining feature of…

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U.S. Sen. Udall Advances Amendment To Ensure Southwest Chief Has Access To Federal Funding

A press release from United States Senator Tom Udall appearing in Los Alamos Daily Post; June 9, 2018: WASHINGTON, D.C.…

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North Carolina: Here’s when Raleigh’s Union Station will open and why it has taken so long

By Richard Stradling, The News & Observer; June 11, 2018 RALEIGH – After several delays, Raleigh’s new $111 million downtown…

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It’s official: Morouns sell Detroit’s Michigan Central train station to Ford

By JC Reindl and John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press; June 11, 2018 The long-vacant Michigan Central Station, which for years…

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The Daily CSX: America’s Boxcar Pool Has a Leak in CSX

By Paul Ziobro, The Wall Street Journal; June 10, 2018 Railroads operate under a simple premise: share railcars and everyone…

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Getting there is half the fun

By J. Bruce Richardson, Corridor Capital LLC, Railway Age Magazine; June 8, 2018 Almost 20 years ago, there was a…

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AllRail calls for opening of Swiss passenger rail market

By David Briginshaw, International Railway Journal; June 8, 2018 THE European alliance of new rail entrants, AllRail, is calling on…

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Amtrak Cascades service DuPont train crash survivor suing Amtrak; alleges company knew of electrical failure

By KIRO Radio Staff, MyNorthwest.com; June 7, 2018 Amtrak knew there was an electrical problem with a passenger train before…

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The Lake Shore Limited Shuts Down for the First Time in Over a Century

By Sarah Maslin Nir, The New York Times; June 8, 2018 The train route between New York City and Chicago…

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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin amends bill to mandate Amtrak station agent

  By Phil Kabler, Staff Writer, Charleston Gazette-Mail; June 7, 2018 On the day that Charleston’s Amtrak station became unstaffed,…

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UK: Old London Underground trains are taking over on the Welsh rail network

By Anna Lewis, Reporter, Wales Online; June 7, 2018 A fleet of old London Underground trains are set to receive…

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Amtrak Enticing Travelers to Maine with New Rail Pass

By Donald Wood, Travel Pulse; June 8, 2018 For rail travelers looking for an adventure this summer, Amtrak and the…

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Trash truck driver indicted for Crozet, Virginia GOP special Amtrak train crash

By Laura Peters, The Staunton News Leader; June 8, 2018 CROZET – A trash truck driver was indicted on two…

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Latest scheme to stop UK train overcrowding: Don’t tell waiting passengers that a train is coming and then don’t let them get on

By Nick Enoch, MailOnline; June 8, 2018 The Government has come up with a novel idea to tackle overcrowding on…

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Quebec: Another group of residents seeks to sue Canadian Pacific Railway for $5 million over Lac-Megantic disaster

By The Canadian Press, National Post; June 7, 2018 MONTREAL — A group of 49 people and businesses are seeking…

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Canadian National investing $130 million to expand and strengthen Manitoba’s rail infrastructure in 2018

A press release from Canadian National Railway; June 8, 2018: Program includes Symington Yard capacity improvement project WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June…

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Carnival Cruises parent buys into the rail business in Alaska by acquiring White Pass and Yukon Route narrow gauge railway

By The Associated Press, Tri-City Herald; June 7, 2018 JUNEAU, Alaska – One of the world’s largest cruise companies plans…

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Massachusetts state legislature approves $10M for environmental study of North South Rail Link in Boston

By Don Seiffert, Managing Editor, Boston Business Journal; June 7, 2018 As the results of a year-long study of the…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline announces appointment of new executive leadership team

A press release from All Aboard Florida via Florida Trend Magazine; June 7, 2018: MIAMI – June 7, 2018 Today,…

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French Senate passes railway reform bill

By David Briginshaw, International Railway Journal; June 5, 2018 THE French Senate voted by a large majority on June 5…

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Canadian Pacific announces plans for half billion dollar investment in future of grain supply chain with railcar order

A press release from Canadian Pacific Railway; June 7, 2018: CALGARY, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian Pacific Railway Limited…

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Planning greater accessibility at VIA Rail Canada

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; June 6, 2018: OTTAWA, June 6, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Today in Ottawa, VIA Rail Canada…

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Central Florida: All aboard! Wizard of Oz fans can take a train ride from Tavares to the Emerald City

By Martin E. Comas, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; June 7, 2018 Starting Friday, “Wizard of Oz” fans will be able to…

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Judge finds Kansas Department of Revenue discriminated against railroads in taxing

By Devon Fasbinder, KWCH 12 CBS; June 6, 2018 TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) A judge found the Kansas Department of Revenue…

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Final West Virginia Amtrak ticketing position eliminated Wednesday

By Matt Combs, Reporter, The Register-Herald; June 7, 2018 The final human ticket agent position for Amtrak in West Virginia…

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