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Joe Biden could revitalise America’s crumbling railway network
US President Biden has the opportunity to reverse the fortunes of the country’s ailing rail network and spark the second great railway...
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Jan 26, 20212 min read


Biden reportedly bonded with UK leader Boris Johnson over their mutual love of trains
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke Saturday night by phone, with some of their conversation reportedly focusing...
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Jan 25, 20212 min read


How The Biden Administration Is Changing Travel In America
Joe Biden has only been president for a little over 48 hours, but already he has made some big changes. On his first day in office Mr...
icarussmith20
Jan 22, 20213 min read


Biden signs order requiring masks for travelers
(CNN) — Wearing a face mask will soon be federally mandated for interstate travelers in the United States, according to an executive...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read


Hackers leak trucker, rail worker medical records
UPS (NYSE: UPS) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) said they are looking into whether employee health data was compromised after hackers...
icarussmith20
Jan 18, 20213 min read


Biden no longer taking Amtrak to inauguration amid security concerns
CNN)President-elect Joe Biden will no longer take the Amtrak to Washington next week to be sworn in as president, two officials familiar...
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Jan 14, 20212 min read


Unions ask FRA, Homeland Security to increase security for D.C. Amtrak service
The leaders of two major rail unions have requested that the Federal Railroad Administration and Department of Homeland Security to...
icarussmith20
Jan 13, 20211 min read


Biden chooses Boston Mayor Walsh as Labor secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, a former top union leader, to serve as his Labor secretary, according to...
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Jan 8, 20214 min read


Mexican freight train carrying automobiles derailed by vandals
According to FreightWaves, a Ferrosur Co. freight train carrying passenger automobiles was intentionally derailed by armed vandals who...
icarussmith20
Jan 7, 20211 min read


The U.S. finally has a system to prevent deadly rail accidents. It took 50 years
WASHINGTON — Hazy sunshine illuminated the suburban landscape as Eric Forbes settled into the seat of his Friday afternoon train. It was...
icarussmith20
Jan 3, 202110 min read


Amtrak's new home in New York City opens New Year's Day
NEW YORK (AP) — The $1.6 billion project replacing Manhattan's cramped and dark Penn Station with a light-filled train hall is set for...
icarussmith20
Dec 29, 20201 min read


Amtrak Passengers Escape Fiery Collision With Car On Tracks In Newark
NEWARK (CBS SF) — An Amtrak train hit a vehicle on the tracks in a fiery collision in Newark Thursday, authorities said. The collision...
icarussmith20
Dec 28, 20201 min read


Rail union mulls action against Union Pacific over COVID-19 woes
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) is threatening to take action against Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), saying...
icarussmith20
Dec 26, 20203 min read


What the New Pandemic Relief Bill Means For The Beleaguered Transport Sector
Late on Monday night Congress passed $900 billion of pandemic relief funding, bringing much needed unemployment benefits and direct cash...
icarussmith20
Dec 23, 20203 min read


Transit, Amtrak to get funds in coronavirus aid and stimulus package
Congress has agreed to a coronavirus aid and stimulus package worth about $900 billion that includes money for transit and Amtrak. The...
icarussmith20
Dec 22, 20201 min read


Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announces $544 million in federal funding for transit projects
The Trump Administration today announced a total of $544.3 million in federal funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of...
icarussmith20
Dec 19, 20203 min read


Pete Buttigieg: The right man for transportation?
After his dark horse run for the Democratic presidential ticket earlier in the year, Pete Buttigieg became a household name beyond the...
icarussmith20
Dec 18, 20203 min read


Talk of Rahm Emanuel in Biden cabinet dismays his Chicago critics
Of all the names bouncing around as prospects yet to be tapped for the incoming Biden-Harris administration, there’s one triggering...
icarussmith20
Dec 11, 20205 min read


Amtrak Adding New Digital Payment Options
Amtrak is offering new digital payment options to make it easier for passengers to book travel. The rail company’s updated payment...
icarussmith20
Dec 9, 20201 min read


Biden Considering Riding Amtrak Train Into Inauguration
Joe Biden is considering riding into Washington, D.C., on an Amtrak train for his inauguration, an homage to his use of the railcar for...
icarussmith20
Dec 7, 20201 min read
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