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NewsAmtrak partners with Google to promote sustainable travel choices
Amtrak and Google have partnered to provide real-time train information in Google Search, encouraging more sustainable travel options and supporting Amtrak's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover a Freightliner locomotive named in honour of railway advocate Pete Waterman, railway safety training initiatives in Portsmouth schools and Amtrak's new art installation at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.
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NewsAmtrak begins construction on new Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has started construction on a modern replacement for the 1907 Connecticut River Bridge, aimed at improving train speeds and reducing delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.
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NewsAmtrak’s Newport News Transportation Center to open on 22 August 2024
The Newport News Transportation Center, a new Amtrak hub, will open on 22 August 2024, offering enhanced travel options and modern amenities for Amtrak Virginia and regional bus users.
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NewsDeLand SunRail Station opens, completing 61 mile Central Florida commuter rail Line
The new DeLand SunRail Station has opened, marking the completion of a 61-mile commuter rail line that connects four Central Florida counties and aims to boost local connectivity and economic growth.
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NewsAmtrak launches revitalisation programme for Washington Union Station
Amtrak's new revitalisation programme for Washington Union Station aims to enhance safety, comfort and operational efficiency, reflecting the station's pivotal role as a major transportation hub.
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NewsAmtrak invests $155 million in station accessibility upgrades
Amtrak is investing $155 million in Fiscal Year 2024 to enhance station accessibility and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, marking a significant commitment to improving travel for customers with disabilities.
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NewsAmtrak unveils new renderings of future West Baltimore MARC Station
Amtrak has unveiled updated renderings for the future West Baltimore MARC Station, highlighting community input and promising enhanced transit connectivity as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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NewsAmtrak enhances accessibility at Holdrege and Hastings stations
Amtrak customers can now enjoy a more accessible and comfortable travel experience at both the Holdrege and Hastings stations, following nearly $10 million in improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility and comfort.
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NewsAmtrak's preliminary ridership figures for Borealis trains show promising start
Preliminary figures from the first full month of Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago show promising ridership with over 18,500 passengers, averaging 300 per train daily.
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NewsAmtrak and NJ TRANSIT accelerate maintenance following Northeast Corridor disruptions
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT's partnership will focus on comprehensive inspections, infrastructure upgrades and collaborative root cause analyses to restore reliability for commuters.
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NewsAmtrak releases FY23 Sustainability Report
Amtrak's newly released Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Report highlights significant progress toward achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, showcasing initiatives such as transitioning to renewable diesel and reducing plastic waste.
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Amtrak celebrates accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations
American operator Amtrak are currently celebrating key accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations, funded federally.
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NCDOT announces special train from Raleigh to the U.S. Open in Pinehurst
The North Carolina Department of Transport (NCDOT) are running a special service this June for the US Open.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review's Track Insight: Decarbonisation
This Track Insight Report delves into the latest advancements of thinking and technology in the rail industry to achieve decarbonisation.
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Norfolk Southern names Claude Mongeau chair of the Board of Directors
Norfolk Southern have named Claude Mongeau the new chair of their Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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Amtrak achieves accreditation from emergency management programme
American operator Amtrak has recently received accreditation, completing an emergency management programme.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly roundup of positive rail news!
This week's 'Good News Friday' is jam packed, with news from Union Pacific, Amtrak, Northern, Halo Solutions and CrossCountry!
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NewsAmtrak continues advancing Wi-Fi connectivity
American operator Amtrak have issued a Request for Information (RFI) to support high speed connectivity Wi-Fi across the North East Corridor.
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NewsAmtrak introduce Borealis trains, extending services in the Midwest
Amtrak are introducing their new Borealis trains, extending their services in the Midwest, partnering with Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin.