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OneRail Coalition announces appointment of first board of directors
The announcement featured the names of OneRail Coalition's first board of directors, as well as the completion of its restructure.
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Amtrak
Amtrak – the National Railroad Passenger Corporation – is a passenger railroad service that provides medium- and long-distance intercity services across the United States and to some Canadian cities.
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Amtrak begins high-speed testing of first Acela trainset
The first trainset of Amtrak's new 28-train Acela fleet will undergo testing in preparation for service throughout the Northeast Corridor in 2021.
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Amtrak and Alstom partnership has stimulated nationwide economy
The production of Amtrak's new Acela trains has created over 1,000 jobs and is boosting businesses across 27 states.
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Amtrak celebrates record 2019 fiscal year performance
Amtrak is claiming improved safety and enhanced passenger experience are the drivers for its record number of customers.
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Amtrak names new Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer
Steve Predmore will succeed Ken Hylander in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer for Amtrak in November 2019.
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Federal grant awarded for new Amtrak Midwest passenger rolling stock
Expected to enter service from 2020, the new rolling stock will increase seating capacity and improve accessibility for disabled passengers.
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Laser scanners and drones enable investigators to reconstruct major train derailment
Detective Eric Gunderson of the Washington State Patrol led the accident reconstruction phase of the Amtrak passenger train derailment near DuPont, Washington, United States in 2017. In this interview he explains how using laser scanners and drones played a huge part in the accident investigation process.
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Non-stop Washington, D.C. to NYC Amtrak service to start in September 2019
Offering passengers an approximate trip time of two hours and 35 minutes, the new direct service on Acela trains will be a strong rival to air travel.
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Acela passenger railroad fleet undergoes complete redesign by Amtrak
Amtrak, US-based passenger railroad service, has refurbished the interiors for its Acela Express fleet thought to have cost in excess of $4 million in a bid to increase passenger satisfaction.
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Amtrak to match funding for Southwest Chief route improvements
In February 2019 the Congress passed and the President signed into law the FY2019 Appropriations Act, which included critical funding for Amtrak and intercity passenger rail.
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Amtrak seeks new passenger equipment for Northeast Corridor service
The new trainsets will replace Amtrak’s fleet of 470 Amfleet I and ex-Metroliner railcars, which are over 40 and 50 years of age respectively.
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Siemens Mobility secures €744 million order from Amtrak
The Charger locomotive that has been ordered is lower-noise than the diesel engines it will replace, and offers a streamlined design with smoother traction control.
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Modern interiors of the new Acela Express fleet have been revealed
Amtrak is fitting their new fleet with modern Acela equipment, offering passengers contemporary accommodations and amenities.
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Amtrak to improve Northeast Corridor with $370 million
Amtrak is working towards a smoother, more reliable service along the U.S. Northeast Corridor by investing in new equipment and station developments.
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Amtrak is exploring market offerings to replace current fleet
In a continued effort to modernise equipment and improve the experience for its customers, Amtrak is going to the marketplace to explore the availability of rail vehicles to eventually replace the existing Amfleet I.
