Scranton-to-NYC train project clears another hurdle
The proposed restoration of passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City recently cleared another hurdle, advancing to the next stage of a federal program designed to identify new, viable ...
Amtrak cancels Chicago trains on Monday due to forecast of extreme cold
Empire Builder trains scheduled to leave Union Station for Seattle at 11:05 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. on Monday have been canceled, ...
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Metrolink commuter train plan is rolling along for a Santa Barbara and Goleta launch in the fall
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments is supporting a Metrolink plan for the fall. Tickets would be $5. each way.
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Amtrak’s Borealis line awarded $38.6 million to cover operating costs
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $38.6 million to the Amtrak Borealis, supporting passenger rail service between ...
In first day on job, NJ Transit head Kris Kolluri fires some, hires others
Two department heads were let go, one person will switch jobs and five people were hired to oversee various departments or advise Kolluri ...
The California train loop among '7 wonders of the railroad world'
The Tehachapi Loop in California's Central Valley is a 3,799-foot-long rail spiral that first allowed passenger trains to ...
If you live in this US region, a train ride might be cheaper than a flight
If you want to find the best deals for your transportation, make sure to check out different modes like Amtrak.
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Demand grows for regional rail service in Berkshire County. Can current proposals bring it home?
My effort to get grandchildren started on the train hobby 15 years ago was an abject failure. In a world of automobiles and ...
Shots fired at Amtrak station in Longview
A Nacogdoches firefighter shared his experience in California Wednesday, four days after being sent with a team to aide in the state’s fight against several devastating wildfires. A former Longview ...