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Amtrak’s first-ever one-seat train will connect Long Island to the rest of civilization
Say goodbye to the Penn Station shuffle. For the first time ever, the national railroad has announced plans for a direct, one-seat...
icarussmith20
5 hours ago2 min read
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Europe Built Trains. America Built Highways and Regret.
How civilized to catch a train, enjoy a meal on board and then go to bed in a cozy cabin while the moonlit world zips past. Recently,...
icarussmith20
May 204 min read
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Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?
The US is a country of 340 million people, 71 interstate highways, more than 5,000 public airports, and currently no high-speed railways....
icarussmith20
May 144 min read
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No more ‘subway spaghetti’! New Yorkers adjust to first new transit map in 50 years
The first major overhaul since 1979 seeks to simplify the map’s old illegible squiggles – but faces opposition from change-averse New...
icarussmith20
May 15 min read
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The Secret Formula for Faster Trains
A new report shows how Amtrak and commuter railroads can reduce “dead time” and increase speeds for less than it would cost to build new...
icarussmith20
Apr 286 min read
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California High-Speed Rail Outlines Sustainability Initiatives
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has presented key developments in its approach to sustainable infrastructure. The project, which...
icarussmith20
Apr 242 min read
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US DOT Terminates $63.9M Texas High-Speed Rail Grant
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has withdrawn a 63.9 million USD federal grant originally allocated to Amtrak for the Texas...
icarussmith20
Apr 152 min read
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France unveils new high-speed train as U.S. rail ambitions lag behind
France’s newest high-speed train has captured global attention for its sleek design and energy efficiency, fueling questions about why...
icarussmith20
Apr 141 min read
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U.S. rail traffic remains ahead of 2024 levels
WASHINGTON — U.S. weekly rail traffic remained ahead of 2024 levels in the week ending April 5, the sixth straight week of such gains and...
icarussmith20
Apr 101 min read
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New U.S. tariffs pummel railroad stocks (updated)
Railroad stocks tumbled today in response to the Trump administration’s Wednesday announcement of widespread tariffs on U.S. trading...
icarussmith20
Apr 83 min read
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After a Slow Start, High-Speed Rail Might Finally Arrive in America
True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed. In...
icarussmith20
Apr 75 min read
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Where battery and hydrogen-powered trains are coming to US commuter rail
Three global train manufacturers with zero-emission trains operating in Europe are vying for U.S. contracts. As U.S. transit agencies...
icarussmith20
Mar 283 min read
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New Amtrak Trains To Redefine U.S. Rail Experience Starting In 2026
Amtrak’s story began over 50 years ago with its inaugural train departure from New York on May 1, 1971. Although the era of train travel...
icarussmith20
Mar 262 min read
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White House forces out CEO of passenger railroad Amtrak
The White House this week forced Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner to step down as head of the U.S. passenger railroad after President Donald...
icarussmith20
Mar 242 min read
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Amtrak CEO ‘forced to resign’ under pressure from Trump
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said he was resigning Wednesday to ensure the railroad “continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence” of...
icarussmith20
Mar 202 min read
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The railway that China hopes will take on the US in Africa
Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreat Mukololo Chanda still...
icarussmith20
Mar 146 min read
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Watco Signs Agreement to Acquire GLC
Pittsburg, Kans.-based Watco Railroad Company Holdings, Inc. (Watco) on March 6 reported plans to add Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC)...
icarussmith20
Mar 112 min read
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Elon Musk wants to privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak
Elon Musk says that he believes the US Postal Service and Amtrak need to be privatized and that “we should privatize anything that can...
icarussmith20
Mar 62 min read
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US DOT to Review Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced a review of the California High-Speed Rail project to assess whether federal...
icarussmith20
Mar 33 min read
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Canada rail freight traffic comes to a standstill over labour dispute
Canada’s two major freight railroads have completely halted operations due to a contract dispute with their workers in a standoff that...
icarussmith20
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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