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Station renovation work in Chicago announced by Metra
The work is to rebuild and make accessible three stations on the Metra Electric Line on the South Side of Chicago.
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USDOT announces $59 million to improve railway crossing safety in four U.S. states
USDOT’s latest funding will be used to make highway-railway crossings safer for Americans – whether they are driving, cycling or walking – across the states of California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.
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Ridership on Amtrak’s Virginia routes hits all-time high
Ridership on Amtrak’s state-supported services hit an all-time high in July 2022, with more than 110,000 passengers choosing to travel by train.
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Caltrain reaches major milestone in its electrification project
For the first time, power at the Caltrain Traction Power Substation in San Jose has been activated, allowing Caltrain to begin testing and commissioning of the overhead contact system and new EMU trains.
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Brightline begins test runs between West Palm Beach and Cocoa
Brightline has entered a critical step towards the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando, with the launch of test trains running between West Palm Beach and Cocoa.
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Funds raised for autonomous battery-electric vehicles that move rail freight
Parallel Systems has revealed it is contributing to the decarbonisation of freight by building a cleaner, automated rail future.
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Amtrak announces Stephen Gardner as its new President and CEO
Amtrak has announced that Stephen Gardner is to replace its current President and CEO, Bill Flynn, when he retires in January 2022.
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Amtrak celebrates a successful 2021 fiscal year and COVID-19 recovery
Amtrak’s 2021 fiscal year highlights the company’s successful COVID-19 recovery, with ridership and revenue growth, and the introduction of new projects and initiatives for the future.
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Amtrak to roll out new ticketing kiosks across the United States
Amtrak’s new, state-of-the-art kiosks will provide a consistent and improved experience for customers.
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Brightline relaunch date set with improved travel experiences
Brightline will return to service between its Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach stations on 8 November 2021, and offer multiple service enhancements and investments to the travel experience.
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U.S. high-speed rail a ‘transformational climate investment’, says USHSR
The U.S. High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) has issued a call to Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act as it includes billions of investment to make high-speed rail a reality in the U.S.
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CSX awarded climate award for its emissions reduction programme
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry have named CSX as a 2021 Climate Leadership Award recipient in recognition of the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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VIDEO: Watch NJ TRANSIT’s AquaTrack machines remove leaves from tracks
NJ TRANSIT has begun utilising two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.
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Amtrak and PIP to transform William H. Gray 30th Street Station by 2025
Amtrak and Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia have reached an agreement for the restoration and renovation of Philadelphia’s historic building, the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.
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U.S. high-speed rail line between Bakersfield and Palmdale moves step closer
California High-Speed Rail Authority directors have approved the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the approximately 80-mile Bakersfield to Palmdale project alignment section.