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Class I railroads see red over Amtrak’s views on passenger train preference
Class I railroads this week disagreed with Amtrak’s contention that its passenger trains should enjoy absolute and unlimited priority over freight trains. Amtrak, as part of its complaint over Union ...
10 Civil War-era piers in Susquehanna River demolished by Amtrak, despite opposition over historical value
A contractor for Amtrak removed the final ruins of an 1866 rail bridge from the Susquehanna River last month, despite ...
Amtrak signal problems disrupts train service along Northeast Corridor
One day before Christmas Eve travel, Amtrak suspended service Monday morning between New York’s Penn Station and Boston, adding to a growing list of delays on the Northeast Corridor. The railroad ...
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UP says Sunset Limited timekeeping has improved, but Amtrak won’t adjust schedules to meet federal standards
WASHINGTON – Union Pacific has resolved the broader service problems that prompted Amtrak’s complaint about the tardy ...
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Amtrak warns of 'significant delays' in and out of New York Monday
Amtrak said riders in and out of New York should expect "significant delays" Monday, after downed overhead wires temporarily ...
Downed wires, equipment unavailability leading to Northeast delays on Amtrak
Downed wires on tracks in Philadelphia are impacting service in the Northeast corridor. Equipment unavailability is impacting ...
Train strikes pedestrian in Chehalis on Friday; victim airlifted for medical treatment
A 37-year-old transient man was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a southbound Amtrak train in Chehalis on Friday. The crash was reported at the intersection of West Main Street and ...
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$128 billion and 30 years later: Is California’s high-speed rail going anywhere?
California's high-speed rail project is progressing slower than expected. Uncover insider details and critical challenges.