New York City: Subway workers not thrilled about new post as ‘customer service ambassadors’

By Dan Rivoli, New York Daily News; November 16, 2017 These subway workers are not rolling out the red carpet…

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VIA Rail Canada adds additional Ottawa-Toronto trains as demand picks up steam

By Staff, Ottawa Business Journal; November 17, 2017 VIA Rail is expanding its service between Ottawa and Toronto amid a…

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All Aboard Florida wins again in water district dispute: permit cleared

By Scott Powers, Florida Politics; November 16, 2017 All Aboard Florida’s efforts to clear a needed environmental permit from challenges…

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6 Reasons Train Travel Is the Way to Go

By Amanda McCoy, PopSugar; November 15, 2017 When it comes to air travel, unless you’re splurging on a first-class ticket,…

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California high-speed rail agency selects German firm as early train operator

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; November 16, 2017 The California High-Speed Rail Authority‘s (CHSRA) board yesterday approved an early train operator…

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Virginia: DRPT, Amtrak report more people taking the train

By News Staff, CBS 19 Newsplex NOW; November 16, 2017 RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — The Virginia Department of Rail…

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Next Massachusetts Stop: Springfield! 12 Times A Day

By Thomas Breen, New Haven Independent; November 14, 2017 New Haveners appeared so pumped to start taking more trains to…

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New York and Long Island: The Unwritten Rules of Riding the LIRR

By Eliza Dumais, Thrillist; November 16, 2017 For the most part, public transportation in New York is less than pleasant…

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New Orlando airport garage opens, first anchor to future All Aboard Florida Brightlineterminal

By Scott Powers, Florida Politics; November 16, 2017 A new parking garage with 1,600 spaces opens just after midnight early…

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Bike hub opens at Los Angeles Union Station

By Bianca Barragan, Curbed Los Angeles; November 14, 2017 Union Station is upping its bike game. A big, new bike…

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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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California: Foothill Gold Line Light Rail Extension to Generate $2.6 Billion in Economic Return and Tens of Thousands of Jobs During Construction, Study Reveals

A press release from Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority: MONROVIA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, the Foothill Gold Line…

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Doctors Rank Train Stations for Healthful, #TastyTrainFood; L.A. and D.C. Earn Highest Scores

A press release from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Holiday travelers who ride Amtrak will find numerous healthful meals…

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Amtrak Sets Ridership, Revenue and Earnings Records Solid results delivered in 2017

A press release from Amtrak: WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Amtrak posted record ridership, revenue and earnings for its Fiscal…

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Dallas/Fort Worth: New Plan Would Put Security on Every DART Train, Around the Clock

From NBC DFW 5; November 15, 2016 A new plan was presented to the DART Transit Board on Tuesday that…

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New designs released for Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station overhaul

By Andrew Parent, Staff, Philly Voice; November 15, 2017 Amtrak revealed updated designs last week for a proposal to overhaul…

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Bill in Florida to tighten All Aboard Florida rules gets approval – but so does train

By Scott Powers, Florida Politics; November 14, 2017 A bill that would set tougher rules and safety requirements on the…

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Japanese train line apologizes for departing seconds too early

By Katherine Lam, Fox News; November 16, 2017 Commuters usually groan about delays and canceled trains, but a Japanese rail…

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Texas: Dallas and Fort Worth move toward high-speed rail connection … slowly

By Tristan Hallman, Dallas City Hall Reporter, The Dallas Morning News; November 13, 2017 Dallas and Fort Worth officials are…

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Boston: Bradford boy gets train ride of his life

By Mike LaBella, Eagle-Tribune; November 14, 2016 HAVERHILL — Eleven-year-old Jesse DiChiara had the rare opportunity to stand alongside the…

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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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Indiana: Transit advisers greet opportunities, challenges

By Andrew Steele, nwi.com; November 13, 2017 MERRILLVILLE — Monday’s inaugural meeting of a steering committee that will “provide information and…

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