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Five-year contract for MARC Penn line awarded to Amtrak
Amtrak’s technical proficiency has won them a contract to provide train operation services between Washington and Perryville…
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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 names Ken Hylander Chief Safety Officer
Amtrak strengthens their team with an experienced safety leader, Ken Hylander, to implement a proven Safety Management System…
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Amtrak celebrates five years of passenger rail services returning to Norfolk, Virginia
The waterfront city of Norfolk, Va has now had five years of returning Amtrak Northeast Regional services, increasing the ridership numbers for the area…
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Amtrak sets ridership, revenue and earnings records for FY 2017
Amtrak has released figures that show record ridership, revenue and earnings for its Fiscal Year (FY), which ended 30 September 2017.
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Gateway development of Portal Bridge replacement project initiated
Initiating a Gateway development programme to improve rail transportation between Newark and New York City, Governor Chris Christie has broken ground on the replacement of Portal Bridge.
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New report states that proposed Amtrak cuts would cost the US economy billions
A new report from the National Association of Railroad Passengers has revealed that cutting train services across the US would affect low income households in rural communities.
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Work on Chicago Union Station is now underway
Users of Chicago Union station will soon enjoy a Great Hall painted in its original colours, and made brighter by a restored and protected skylight with improved lighting.
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Amtrak to equip over 300 locomotives with positive train control
Amtrak has announced that it plans to equip approximately 310 locomotives to operate using positive train control (PTC) technology and comply with that federal requirement by 31 December 2018.
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New locomotives for Illinois and Wisconsin
New locomotives are now serving Amtrak customers in Illinois and Wisconsin, with the U.S.-built, Midwest-powered, Amtrak-maintained units to operate on state-sponsored services in the region.
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Amtrak searches for a Master Developer partnership for Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak has taken the next step toward a comprehensive redevelopment of Philadelphia 30th Street Station and adjacent properties with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a Master Developer partnership.
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Amtrak and Lyft announce ridershare partnership
Amtrak, the US’s intercity rail service provider, and Lyft, the ridershare company, have announced they have partnered to help passengers get to where they’re going in a safe, comfortable and convenient way.
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Infrastructure renewal advances at New York Penn Station
5 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Amtrak engineering forces are continuing the ongoing infrastructure renewal work at New York Penn Station, a series of major projects that will strengthen and improve operations and reliability at North America’s busiest transportation hub.
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Amtrak to build $28 million locomotive service facility in Seattle
4 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Amtrak has announced it will build a $28 million locomotive service facility in Seattle.
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Amtrak names Richard Anderson as President and CEO
Amtrak has named Richard Anderson as its next president and chief executive officer.
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Amtrak awards high-speed train contract for Northeast Corridor
30 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Amtrak has awarded a design and build contract for 28 new high-speed trains to Alstom for operation between Boston and Washington D.C.
