New York State: Plans for new Buffalo train station revealed

By Kelly Dudzik, WGRZ NBC 2; April 16, 2018 BUFFALO, N.Y. — We are getting a look at the plans…

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The Daily CSX: CSX nets record first quarter earnings

By Will Robinson, Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal; April 17, 2018 CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) announced record first quarter earnings of…

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West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition to hold meeting on passenger rail

By K.C. Brown, WEAU NBC 13 News; April 17, 2018 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — The West Central Wisconsin Rail…

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VIA Rail launches RFQ to replace its Quebec-Windsor Corridor fleet

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; April 16, 2018: MONTREAL, April 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has…

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Could Ohio replicate Florida’s high-speed rail system?

By David Patch, Staff Writer, The Toledo Blade; April 16, 2018 MIAMI — A little more than 35 years ago,…

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Politico’s Morning Transportation: STB dismissed two complaints filed by Amtrak

By LAUREN GARDNER, With help from Brianna Gurciullo and Stephanie Beasley, Politico Morning Transportation; April 16, 2018TWO DOORS CLOSE: STB…

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The Daily CSX: Federal regulators put CSX branch line rail sale on hold

By Will Robinson, Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal; April 16, 2018 The Surface Transportation Board, a federal regulatory agency, has stalled…

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Really want to finally fix New Jersey Transit? Here are 7 ways to start right now

By Larry Higgs, NJ.com; April 13, 2018 NJ Transit riders often compare their daily commute to an ongoing endurance test.…

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Germantown, New York plans Earth Day protest against Amtrak barriers to Hudson River

By William J. Kemble, Daily Freeman; April 14, 2018 GERMANTOWN, N.Y. >> Earth Day will be the occasion for a…

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New Amtrak policy could put the brakes on 611 Norfolk & Western steam engine excursions in Virginia and North Carolina

By Mike Allen, The Roanoke Times; April 13, 2018 A corporate decision by Amtrak could halt the Norfolk & Western…

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Federal judge: Amtrak liable for woman’s 2015 rape on Montana train

By Seaborn Larson, Great Falls Tribune; April 12, 2018 A federal magistrate judge ruled that Amtrak is responsible for a woman’s rape…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline train looks to revive intercity rail travel

By David Patch, Staff Writer, The Toledo Blade; April 13, 2018 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — When Henry Flagler set…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline skeptics worry about safety, environment in Florida

By David Patch, The Toldeo Blade; April 13, 2018 STUART, Fla. — While passengers and promoters gush about the speed…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline seeks land from expressway, Orlando airport for Orlando-Miami connection

By Veronica Brezina, Staff Writer, Orlando Business Journal; April 13, 2018 Coral Gables-based All Aboard Florida is looking to acquire…

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South Florida Opinion: Miami-Dade’s transportation isn’t stalled. Actually, it’s on track — mostly

By Xavier Suarez, Miami Herald; April 12, 2018 At first blush, one would think that the transportation SMART plan is…

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Patrick Nowakowski, embattled head of the Long Island Rail Road, to step down

By Alfonso A. Castillo, Newsday; April 12, 2018 Long Island Rail Road president Patrick Nowakowski will resign from his office…

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Officials: Amtrak will preserve West Virginia train excursions

From Staff, The Herald-Dispatch; April 12, 2018 HUNTINGTON — Amtrak is committed to working to preserve the New River Train,…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline launching service to Miami ‘hopefully’ by early May, mayor says

By Martin Vassolo, Miami Herald; April 11, 2018 Brightline’s passenger rail service began testing in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday, with…

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You Can See America’s Most Stunning Sights By Purchasing a Single Amtrak Ticket on the Empire Builder

By John Jeremiah Sullivan, Travel + Leisure; April 10, 2018 A little while ago college friends rented a house in…

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New train station opens for Metra, Amtrak riders in Joliet, Illinois, ending a 6-year wait

By Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune; April 11, 2018 Rail commuting just got easier in Joliet. A grand opening was held…

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Minnesota’s push for more passenger rail

By Chris Rogers, Winona Post; April 11, 2018 In Winona and across the state, passenger rail advocates are hoping the…

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New Jersey Transit Seeking to Ease Overcrowding With Rail Car Trade

By DAVID PORTER, Associated Press, U.S. News & World Report; April 10, 2018 NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Some New Jersey…

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California: Study rejects developer’s call to cut Caltrain downtown extension to two rails

By Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, San Francisco Examiner; April 11, 2018 A peer review released Tuesday found that three rail lines…

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