9.9 billion trips taken on public transit in 2018, report says

By Erik Bascome, SILive.com; April 18,2019 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — While Americans took nearly 10 billion trips on public transportation…

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German rail operator Deutsche Bahn break more records, despite late train blues

From etnewsnow.com; March 28, 2019 Berlin:German state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn on Thursday reported record revenues and passenger numbers in…

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In 2018 Annual Report, Norfolk Southern CEO highlights accomplishments and further plans to enhance customer service and shareholder value

A press release from Norfolk Southern Corporation; March 29, 2019: NORFOLK, Va., March 29, 2019 – Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC)…

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Fired engineer recounts deadly crash between Amtrak’ Silver Star and CSX freight train in South Carolina on 60 Minutes

From CBS News; February 28, 2019 Mark James describes the deadly crash of an Amtrak passenger train into his CSX…

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Frustrated Canadian rail shippers look for other options

By Brian Cross, The Western Producer; February 28, 2019 Concerns about unreliable rail service haven’t disappeared since the passage of…

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Ireland: Cork-Dublin Train Passenger Journeys Highest on record in 2018

By Mary Bermingham, TheCork.ie; February 4, 2019 A total of 3.46 million passenger journeys were recorded on the Dublin/Cork rail…

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BNSF customers invested $3 billion in industrial developments in 2018

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; February 1, 2019 BNSF Railway Co. announced yesterday that plant construction and upgrade investments made by…

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Brightline reports $23.8 million loss despite increased ridership in second quarter

By Lisa Broadt, Treasure Coast Newspapers, TCPalm.com; September 28, 2018 Despite a 42 percent increase in ridership, Brightline lost $28.3…

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Ed Hamberger to receive 2018 Railroad Innovator Award from Progressive Railroading, RailTrends

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; May 30, 2018 Progressive Railroading and RailTrends® have named Association of American Railroads President and Chief…

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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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Summer of Hell Part 2? Amtrak announces summer repair work at New York Penn Station

By Nikki M. Mascali, Metro; April 10, 2018 Amtrak will continue its infrastructure renewal work at New York Penn Station…

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Half A Billion Dollars in Infrastructure Investments to 41 Projects in 43 States

A press release from the United States Department of Transportation; March 9, 2018: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation…

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Norfolk Southern pushing for ‘more stable’ rail service in 2018: CEO

By Eric M. Johnson, Reuters; January 18, 2018 LOMBARD, Ill. (Reuters) – Norfolk Southern Corp is working toward a “more…

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California high-speed rail: Key things to look for in 2018, a potentially pivotal year

By Tim Sheehan, The Fresno Bee; January 17, 2018 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s revelation this week that its expected…

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Chateau Frontenac celebrates 125 years in Quebec City

By Carmel Kilkenny, Radio Canada International; December 21, 2017 Chateau Frontenac, the crowning glory of Quebec City, is celebrating its…

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Illinois: The wait for 110-mph Amtrak rolls into 2018

By Tim Landis, Business Editor, The State Journal-Register; November 18, 2017 The Illinois Department of Transportation is now looking at…

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Lyft is “All Aboard” as Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Amtrak Winter Park Express in Colorado

A press release from Amtrak; November 14, 2017: Lyft Offers Discounted Rides; Amtrak tickets start at $29 each way WINTER…

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Amtrak Continues Next Phase of New York Penn Station Infrastructure Renewal Work

A press release from Amtrak; November 13, 2017 NEW YORK – Amtrak is announcing a series of track renewal projects…

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UK: Take a sneak peek inside the new high-tech trains coming to Cambridge

By Adam Care and James Laybourn, Cambridge News; October 11, 2017 It feels more like a London tube train than…

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