Canada and Quebec to fund 11 transit projects in Montreal

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; November 13, 2017 Rehabilitation projects to rail infrastructure have been included in a…

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Last leg of Beijing-London link: Gebze-Halkalı railway in Turkey to start operating in December 2018

From DAILY SABAH WITH WIRES; November 13, 2017 Turkey’s Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications Minister Ahmet Arslan has said that…

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Draft Supplemental document released for Fresno-Bakersfield section of California HSR project as state seeks to take over environmental reviews

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; November 10, 2017 The state of California is looking to assume federal environmental…

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Australia: Internal documents show makeover of Sydney’s Central Station to top $3 billion

By Matt O’Sullivan, The Sydney Morning Herald; November 12, 2017 The cost of transforming Sydney’s Central Station into a gateway…

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Luxury trains zip along Japan’s everyday commute routes

By KYOHEI SUGA, Nikkei staff writer, Nikkei Asian Review; November 11, 2017 TOKYO — Short trips on luxury trains have…

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California: SMART eyes eastbound rail extension toward Solano County

By Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat; November 10, 2017 Up and running for less than three months on a portion…

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Chicago Metra OKs service cuts, fare hikes — and will more come next year?

By Marni Pyke, Chicago Daily Herald; November 10, 2017 Metra directors approved fare hikes today of up to 12.6 percent,…

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London Overground celebrates ten years of transforming rail travel in the capital

By Martin Hoscik, MayorWatch; November 10, 2017 A new map showcasing popular attractions and destinations accessible via the London Overground…

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Europe: BOMBSHELL TEXTS – Eurostar is texting passengers warning them not to bring BOMBS on trains around Remembrance Day

By Caroline McGuire, Digital Travel Editor, The Sun; November 10, 2017 BRITS travelling on Eurostar in the near future have…

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Los Angeles: Beset by utility problems, Metro’s downtown subway project will open a year late

By Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times; November 9, 2017 A complicated subway project designed to seamlessly connect three rail…

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The Best European Train Trips

By CNT Editors, Conde Nast Traveler; November 8, 2017 When you factor in security screenings, cramped seats, and armrest wars,…

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All Aboard Florida construction lawsuit focuses on delays

By Paul Brinkmann, Orlando Sentinel; November 9, 2017 A new construction lawsuit offers a glimpse of disputes among contractors on…

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New York City: MTA replaces ‘ladies and gentlemen’ subway, bus announcements with more inclusive terms

By Vincent Barone, amNEWYORK; November 9, 2017 Prepare for more inclusive train delay announcements. The MTA is banning the use…

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New Jersey Transit official warned feds of staffing crisis 2 months before Hoboken crash

By Curtis Tate, NorthJersey.com; November 10, 2017 A top official at NJ Transit wrote a letter to federal safety regulators warning them about…

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Ontario: Timmins-James Bay MPP wants to bring the train back

By Maija Hoggett, Timmins Today; November 9, 2017 With a provincial election next year, longtime Timmins-James Bay MPP Gilles Bisson…

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Passenger railroads try new social media tools to connect with riders

By Daniel Niepow, Associate Editor, Progressive Railroading Magazine; November 2017 In May, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) signed off on…

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New York Police Department orders more transit cops to patrol subways alone, leaving some worried for their safety

By Thomas Tracy, Dan Rivoli, and Graham Rayman, New York Daily News; November 9, 2017 The NYPD has ordered more…

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Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation recommends 3-2-3 rail option through Ashland for planned D.C.-to-Richmond service

By MICHAEL O’CONNOR, Richmond Times-Dispatch; November 9, 2017 State officials announced its recommendation for how a federal rail project could…

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Michigan: Amtrak adds trains for Thanksgiving, ridership rebounds after construction

A press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation: November 8, 2017 — In anticipation of the busiest travel week of…

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The Ultimate Canadian Adventure

By Chelsea Davis, Travel Pulse; November 6, 2017 Countless superlatives could describe my experience journeying across Canada onboard VIA Rail’s…

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New York City: The birth, life, and death of old Penn Station

By Robert Khederian, Curbed New York; November 7, 2017 When Pennsylvania Station first opened in 1910, it was a far…

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Miami: Relief for Metrorail passengers not coming until 2018, despite larger budget

By Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald; November 6, 2017 The last-minute budget reprieve Metrorail won from Miami-Dade County in September hasn’t…

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