Amtrak
Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Get ready for that new train smell and more seats. But they won’t go faster or run more frequently on the Cascades route in Washington and Oregon.
A ‘shady’ deal: Chicagoans rally against planned Amtrak maintenance facility
The $900 million facility would allow Amtrak to maintain entire trains in one building, which the company says will reduce delays.
Amtrak, CN end decades-long dispute with eight-year agreement
The new operating agreement establishes an updated framework for the companies to work together, including processes to resolve disputes.
Amtrak not solely to blame for New Jersey commuter rail's unreliability, report finds
A new study from the Garden State Initiative found that NJ Transit’s budget grew 20% across a 4 year period, but reliability declined significantly over the same period.
Amtrak’s $6 billion tunnel project moves closer to a faster Northeast Corridor
The Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel Replacement Program is Amtrak's largest-ever single infrastructure investment, and will pave the way for more reliable passenger rail service between Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.
SEPTA receives $13.3 million to replace fire-prone train cars
The transit agency said it could be seven years before the replacement train cars come to Philadelphia.
Amtrak announces new ‘System Expansion Committee’
The five initial members will oversee the expansion of rail service and the development of sustainable funding strategies.
Washington and Oregon receive first new Amtrak trains in decades
The Airo trains promise shorter commutes, more frequent trips and fewer emissions than their predecessors.
Amtrak reopens New York’s East River Tunnel
The reopening marks the halfway point of rehabilitation efforts at Penn Station in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Chicago Amtrak funding makes way for new White Sox stadium
The new funding is the first step in Amtrak vacating its 14th Street rail yard, the future development site of a new baseball stadium.
Amtrak receives $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement
The 41 projects to receive grants were selected from 103 applicants seeking more than $11.6 billion.
Lost lines: Amtrak's discontinued and defunct named trains
The Abraham Lincoln, the Cape Codder and El Capitan are just a few names lost to Amtrak history.
Amtrak unveils proposal to restructure, split into 3 divisions
Agency officials say the new structure would offer more transparency and accountability.
Amtrak makes over 160 stations fully accessible
Upgrades include new elevators, signage and accessible restrooms.
California rail builders sign MOU advancing statewide high-speed network
The agreement aims to create an interconnected high-speed rail network and bring down the cost of construction.
Why are America's trains so slow?
A brief historical inquiry.
Amtrak expands $10 'Night Owl Fares' on Northeast Corridor
Passengers can buy $10-30 tickets for overnight trips between all Northeast Corridor destinations.
Extreme heat forces Amtrak, SEPTA to slow trains
High temperatures affect train tracks, electrical equipment and other key infrastructure.
Texas DOT report outlines options for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio
Amtrak currently operates just one trip per day between the two cities.
Amtrak cancels over a dozen trains due to extreme heat
The eastern side of the country faces a scorching holiday heat wave.
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Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
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