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USDOT awards rail-repair grants for projects in Connecticut, NJ, California
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USDOT announces CRISI grants for rail infrastructure projects
Amtrak names Flynn president, CEO
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Maryland DOT seeks input on state rail plan
OIG: Amtrak could better measure PTC system reliability
Caltrain to replace Guadalupe River rail bridge
Amtrak adds new digital payment options
Gov. Murphy announces $190 million in Newark Penn Station renovations
Amtrak, Delaware complete Northeast Corridor track project
Feds, Amtrak settle disability discrimination case
Amtrak wins Metrolink operating contract
Amtrak names Gardner president
Moynihan Train Hall set to open in January
Amtrak, NJ Transit challenge North River Tunnel recommendations
Amtrak posts $801 million operating loss in FY2020
Amtrak proposes Brattleboro Station improvements
Amtrak, northeast transit agencies launch 'Mask Force'
SEPTA wins federal grant to improve signals on Harrisburg Line
NCTD outlines LOSSAN rail expansion plan
NYSDOT completes construction of Buffalo Amtrak station
Flynn: Amtrak looks forward to working with Biden, Congress
OIG: Amtrak's random drug-testing program doesn't cover all in safety-related roles
FCC approves Southern California Rail Authority PTC operations
Michigan DOT wins grant to upgrade passenger-rail corridor
Amtrak ended FY20 with half of previous year's revenue, Flynn says
Republican T&I members seek details on Biden campaign's use of Amtrak
Former Amtrak President Alan Boyd dies
Amtrak should transfer Keystone line ownership to Pennsylvania, congressman says
Amtrak: Additional funds needed to avoid more service, job cuts
Amtrak restores some Keystone Service
Amtrak cancels Winter Park Express for 2020-21 season
Amtrak workers rally to call on Congress to preserve jobs
Amtrak, Metra kick off Homewood Station project
Amtrak adds booking feature to provide real-time seating availability
APTA recognizes excellence in rail safety, security
OIG: Amtrak needs more effective track outage planning
Amtrak drops off-shore IT provision in RFP
Amtrak now needs $5 billion in federal funds, Flynn tells Congress
Amtrak to furlough nearly 2,000 workers, cut 100 managers
Long Bridge project poised to advance to design phase
Gateway Program Development updates Hudson Tunnel cost
Amtrak completes PTC implementation on all track
Waze navigation app rolls out grade crossing alerts
Amtrak adds safety features to website, app; CEO Flynn discusses pandemic response
North Carolina DOT to resume Piedmont passenger-rail service
Amtrak unveils paint scheme for new diesel locomotives
NJ Transit, Amtrak commit to Portal Bridge replacement in 2021
Amtrak tightens mask requirement
Work begins on Newport News Transportation Center
Padgette elected state-Amtrak committee chair
WisDOT seeks comments on Muskego Yard freight-rail bypass project
Amtrak met FY19 sustainability targets, report says
STB: Texas Central project falls under board's jurisdiction
OIG: Amtrak needs to better define police department's role, priorities
Amtrak will serve new North Carolina transit station
Bill would tie Amtrak funding to preservation of long-distance routes, staff
Amtrak, Tri-Rail to resume more service
Amtrak selects developer for Philadelphia station project
Amtrak updates essential services plan
Amtrak seeks STB's help in dispute with Metra
BART, Metra outline reopening plans
Amtrak to restore Hiawatha service
Amtrak asks Congress for another $1.5 billion in FY2021
FRA awards $91.5 million to Portal North Bridge replacement
Amtrak advances Acela testing, restores some East Coast service
Delaware Transit Corp. opens multimodal center in Wilmington
Amtrak highlights pandemic-related safety measures
NJ Transit awards contracts for Raritan bridge, Penn Station projects
Amtrak to restore modified Acela service in June
FRA unveils grants for intercity passenger-rail expansion
Southern Rail Commission wins grant for Gulf Coast passenger-rail line
Amtrak extends Downeaster service suspension
Amtrak projects $700 million loss due to COVID-19
California panel awards grant to update Amtrak Pacific Surfliner facilities
NTSB: Amtrak modified safety rules after fatal backhoe accident
Amtrak, East Coast agencies to honor essential workers with #SoundTheHorn campaign
Skanska to restore Amtrak Acela maintenance facilities
Amtrak suspends Downeaster service
USDOT formally announces $1B in CARES Act funding for Amtrak
Delaware lawmakers seek regional rail options
Amtrak extends Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg service suspension
California rail panel unveils draft environmental report for Sacramento extension
Canada requires passenger health screenings on intercity rail
Coronavirus update: APTA cancels rail events
Stimulus bill includes $25B for transit, $1B for Amtrak
Vermont suspends Amtrak service
Amtrak cuts management pay to address ridership loss
Coronavirus update: Passenger-rail agencies suspend fares, further revise schedules
FRA proposes on-time performance measure for Amtrak
Coronavirus update: MTA to draw on emergency funds; Amtrak, rail agencies adjust schedules
Amtrak offers onboard bike storage in Michigan
California passenger-rail services continue during stay-at-home order
FTA increases funding flexibility to help transit agencies respond to coronavirus
Coronavirus update: Passenger-rail agencies prepare for service changes, amp up disinfection
Amtrak, passenger-rail agencies log ridership declines among coronavirus concerns
Coronavirus update: U.S. transit agencies enhance sanitization practices
Hudson River rail tunnel environmental report to be delayed, Chao says
Amtrak's mandatory arbitration policy would end under new legislation
FRA issues environmental assessment for Amtrak Sawtooth Bridge replacement
SEPTA reopens Exton rail station
CRISI grants awarded to Colorado for crossing safety project, passenger-rail study
Acela to begin high-speed testing on next-gen Acela train
FTA rates Hudson River rail tunnel project 'medium-low' priority
Amtrak Northeast Regional set December ridership record in Virginia
FTA improves NJ Transit Portal Bridge project rating
Trump's budget slashes Amtrak funding, phases out long-distance routes
North Carolina DOT seeks proposals for Piedmont train mechanical services
Amtrak Downeaster logs record ridership in 2019
Lawmakers seek Amtrak policy review after wheelchair users were quoted $25,000 ticket price
Report: Missouri owes Amtrak millions for River Runner service
LOSSAN names DeMartino managing director
FRA approves Amtrak permit to move new Acela train to Colorado
Metrolink completes Van Nuys Station reconstruction
Capitol Corridor authority releases draft business plan
Virginia senators request federal grant to help fund new Amtrak rail cars
NCTD to redevelop Oceanside Transit Center
Schumer calls on FRA to let Amtrak move new high-speed train to test track
Amtrak, NJ Transit to refresh ticketing area at New York Penn Station
Cuomo unveils plan to expand New York Penn Station's capacity
Amtrak set to begin latest renewal work at New York Penn Station
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Class I railroads expect to meet year-end deadline, then pursue post-PTC implementation advances
Q&A: Flynn takes the helm at Amtrak as a pandemic persists
PTC update: Commuter railroads inch toward implementation
Governments, transit agencies, railroads respond to COVID-19 impact
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