Seeing the Lone Star State From a Seat on the Texas Eagle

By James Jeffrey, Texas Monthly; April 19, 2018 I had fallen asleep somewhere in Arkansas, woken up just before crossing…

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Amtrak downgrades food service on Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited: ‘New and Contemporary Dining Soon on Two Amtrak Routes’

A press release from Amtrak; April 19, 2018: Capitol Limited and lake Shore Limited sleeping car customers to be offered fresh…

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PGA and Amtrak partnering for Senior PGA Championship special train service from Chicago to Benton Harbor

From The Herald-Palladium; April 18, 2018 The PGA of America is partnering with the Michigan Department of Transportation and Amtrak…

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New Long Island Rail Road president Phillip Eng: ‘We are going to get this right’

By Alfonso A. Castillo, Newsday; April 17, 2018 The LIRR’s new president began the process of rebuilding the strained relationship…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Amtrak Plans More Track Work (and Less Pain) at New York Penn Station

“During that diversion, there will be no direct service between New York City and Chicago for the first time since…

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VIA Rail Canada awards $46 million contract to Cad Railway Industries for renovation of 25 train cars

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; April 10, 2018: MONTREAL, April 10, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has…

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Actor T.J. Miller busted by FBI for calling in fake bomb threat on Amtrak train

BY Andrew Keshner, Rocco Parascandola, and Thomas Tracy; New York Daily News; April 10, 2018 Former “Silicon Valley” star T.J.…

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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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Connecticut Lawmakers Seek Hearing On Hartford Line Rail Car Lease Controversy

By Gregory B. Hladky, Hartford Courant; April 9, 2018 Connecticut transportation officials knew six years ago that additional rail cars…

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Editorial: Connecticut’s Hartford Line Delays Are Embarrassing

By The Editorial Board, Hartford Courant; April 8, 2018 Considering the amount of time and money already spent on the…

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Discounts begin as Missouri Amtrak ridership remains flat

By Jeff Haldiman, News Tribune; April 9, 2018 Recent numbers show Amtrak ridership in and out of Jefferson City has…

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On-time late trains change up the scenery

By Jane Fishman, Savannah Morning News; April 7, 2018 No one ever expects a train to be on time. It’s…

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A runaway train carrying 1,000 passengers traveled for miles in India

By Amanda Erickson, The Washington Post; April 9, 2018 It was a scene right out of “Speed”: an out-of-control train traveling…

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Leaders vow to address time delays on new Pacific Surfliner commuter train in California

By Kacey Drescher, KEYT 3; April 6, 2018 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments held…

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California: Getting to Sacramento is about to get a lot easier

By Vito Chiesa, The Modesto Bee; April 6, 2018 Making the stressful drive to Sacramento for an early morning meeting…

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