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Amtrak reaches milestone transforming long distance train service
American rail company Amtrak has reached a major milestone in transforming long distance train service with a multi-billion procurement.
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Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network
Amtrak has applied for approximately $716 million in FRA funding for proposals that would upgrade existing routes and add new services.
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Majority of Americans want to strengthen national passenger rail network
Polling by the RPA has found that the majority of Americans across all demographics believe that having a strong passenger rail system is important.
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Five actions to keep the U.S. rail revolution on track
Jim Mathews, President & CEO, Rail Passengers Association, writes how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has the potential to revolutionise passenger rail in the U.S., calling on the industry to act to ensure this law realises the transformational investment it’s been promised.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including: the importance of digital automatic coupling; Brazilian rail freight developments; designing train interiors to meet the needs of tomorrow’s passengers; and much more!
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Economic benefits of a second daily train between Chicago and Twin Cities revealed
According to a report by the Rail Passengers Association, a second Amtrak train between Chicago and Minneapolis-Saint Paul would bring $25 million annually to the state of Minnesota and see approximately 90,000 people shift from car travel to passenger rail.
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The California High-Speed Rail project: Re-boot, not reject
Following recent news headlines that have raised questions about delivering the full construction of the high-speed rail project in California, Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association, writes about the struggles and hurdles of the project, but also underlines that ultimately the long-term benefits of high-speed rail…
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Trump urged to put aside political differences with Governor Newsom to make U.S. HSR a reality
The Rail Passengers Association has stated that Trump’s latest move on high-speed rail breaks his campaign promises and Americans need Trump to fulfill his pledge to become an infrastructure president.
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Governor Gavin Newsom reiterates his support for the California High Speed Rail project
"High-speed rail is more than a train project," Newsom said. As a tool for economic transformation, it could "unlock economic potential".