Where is Cayce, South Carolina, and what is the Silver Star?

Cayce, South Carolina is part of the Columbia metropolitan area. Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, has a metropolitan population…

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MARC threatened: Maryland demands payment or may stop services

By John McVey, Staff Writer, The Journal; February 2, 2018 MARTINSBURG — The state of Maryland wants anywhere from $3.2-$3.8…

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Philadelphia: SEPTA passenger killed trying to jump back on train

By Joseph A. Gambardello, Staff Writer, Philly.com; February 1, 2018 A passenger on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line who apparently got off at…

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Forget Amtrak. The private sector can save the New York/New Jersey Gateway tunnel

By Martin Klepper, Crain’s New York Business; February 2, 2018 The Trump administration is at odds with New York and…

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Trump nominating Joe Gruters to serve on Amtrak board

By Zac Anderson, Political Editor, Herald-Tribune; February 1, 2018 President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate Sarasota state…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline train deaths prompt city to boost gate security

By Lisa J. Huriash, South Florida Sun-Sentinel; February 1, 2018 South Florida has seen an alarming number of people trying…

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Bruce Chapman commentary: How Amtrak has come off the rails

By Bruce K. Chapman, The Washington Times; February 1, 2018 ANALYSIS/OPINION: President Trump says that his highest legislative priority in…

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All Aboard? The Uncertain Future of America’s First Privately Built Railroad in Decades

By Daniel C. Vock, Governing Magazine; February 1, 2018 Just last month, a fleet of brand-new passenger trains, painted in…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline moves headquarters to new office next to its Miami station

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; February 1, 2018 Brightline has moved its headquarters to a new office…

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Proposal to Bring Amtrak Train to Rockland, Maine Delayed

By Christine Parrish, The Free Press; February 1, 2018 A pilot project to bring the Amtrak Downeaster Service to Rockland…

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Argentina Railway Revives With Upsurge In New Investments

By Denise Chrispim Marin, Global Finance Magazine; February 1, 2018 Some ambitious plans to renew the Argentinian railway system are…

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Alabama: Amtrak station now open at Birmingham Intermodal Facility

By Erin Edgemon, AL.com; February 1, 2018 Amtrak passengers can now catch their trains at the Birmingham Intermodal Facility on Morris…

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Northern Michigan – Back to the Future: Trains to the transportation rescue

Commentary By Jim Bruckbauer, Traverse City Business News; February 2018 Cars without drivers are part of the major shift taking…

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Texas: Residents cry out a unanimous ‘No’ to bullet train

By Patrick Sparks, Corsicana Daily Sun; February 1, 2018 Boondoggle, boondoggle, boondoggle. That word was thrown around numerous times concerning…

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California rail providers receive $52M in state funding

By Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; January 31, 2018 The California State Transportation Agency awarded $51.9 million in State Rail…

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Santa Barbara, California: Early Morning Train on the Horizon

By Jean Yamamura, Santa Barbara Independent; January 31, 2018 Rail commuters who packed the trains while the 101 was out…

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Texas Editorial Opinion: Don’t bet against high-speed train

An Editorial From The Denton Record-Chronicle; January 31, 2018 The plan to build a high-speed passenger rail line between Dallas…

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Big names in New Hampshire business throw support behind commuter rail

By Dave Solomon, State House Bureau, New Hampshire Union Leader; January 30, 2018 MANCHESTER — Some of the biggest names…

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Cardinal passengers stranded in Culpeper, Virginia after Amtrak crash involving GOP legislators

By Daniel Tyson, CULPEPER STAR-EXPONENT, The Free Lance-Star; January 31, 2018 Fabien Navidi’s body movements Wednesday afternoon were nearly robotic.…

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Trump calls for $1.5 trillion infrastructure package

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; January 31, 2018 President Donald Trump called on Congress last night to produce legislation that will…

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Glenview, Illinois Group Forms To Challenge Amtrak Hiawatha Service Rail Project

By Tom Robb, Journal & Topics; January 31, 2018 Members of a new group and village officials, who say environmental…

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State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee asks Congress for dedicated rail funding

By Chris Galford, Transportation Today News; January 31, 2018 A panel made up of state officials and Amtrak representatives has,…

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Fort Worth, Texas is getting rid of ‘the T.’ Will you still be able to catch a bus or train?

By Gordon Dickson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; January 31, 2018 Fort Worth is getting rid of the T. But it’s not…

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Irish Rail ordered to pay €16,000 for false imprisonment of passenger

From The Journal.ie; January 31, 2018 IRISH RAIL WAS guilty of having made “unwarranted slurs” in court against a 26-year-old…

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