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Amtrak’s Plan to Connect the U.S. – Railway Age
Written by Kevin Smith, Editor-in-Chief, International Railway JournalSeptember 14, 2021 Biden has been a vocal supporter of the federally owned passenger operator for almost the entirety of its existence: from his days as a U.S senator when he would regularly ride the train from Wilmington, Del., to Washington D.C.; to his time as the U.S. Vice President,…
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Amtrak is replacing its fleet of trains: What riders can expect | USA TODAY
Amtrak’s new train fleet promises all the bells, whistles. Here’s what riders can expect. By Tom Krisher, Associated Press, Updated July 14th, 2021 DETROIT — Amtrak is betting big on a return of ridership. The nation’s passenger railroad wants to replace its nearly half-century-old fleet with state-of-the-art trains that can operate on electricity or diesel…
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Updated Railroads and Ship Registers Guides | Inside Adams: Science, Technology & Business | library of congress
May 24, 2021 by Ellen Terrell The two guides featured in today’s post have something in common – transportation. You might not think of either as a “business” topic but they are, because both are their own industries and because logistics – the commercial activity of transporting goods to customers – are core parts of…
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Still on track at 50: Amtrak celebrates a half-century of operation – The Washington Post
By Justin Franz May 7, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. PDT There are faster ways for me to get to Portland, Ore., or Seattle from my home in Montana’s Flathead Valley, not far from Glacier National Park. Alaska Airlines offers multiple flights a day to either city that can get me there in less time than…
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‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden to visit Philadelphia train station Friday – CNNPolitics
“Amtrak Joe” is returning to his roots. By Betsy Klein, CNN, Updated 12:34 PM ET, Tue April 27, 2021 (CNN) — “Amtrak Joe” is returning to his roots. President Joe Biden will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak’s founding when he travels to Philadelphia on Friday to make a push for his massive infrastructure proposal,…
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5 New Train Routes We’re Excited About | Condé Nast Traveler
From scenic island circuits in Japan to Rocky Mountain adventures, these new train experiences have us excited about the future of rail travel. By Julia Eskins. February 17, 2021 Rumblings of a railway renaissance have been swirling recently, thanks to a growing interest in sustainable transportation. And with new tracks being laid and upgraded trains…
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad megamerger would create the first Mexico-US-Canada rail network – CNN
By David Goldman, CNN Business New York (CNN Business) – Two of North America’s largest railroad companies announced a merger Sunday that would connect freight customers to Canada, the United States and Mexico on a single network for the first time in history. Canadian Pacific (CP) agreed to purchase Kansas City Southern (KSU) in a…
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How Pete Buttigieg Could Make Transportation Safer, According to LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups | Condé Nast Traveler
These policies would make the transportation system much safer—and less stressful—for LGBTQ+ travelers. By Emy Rodriguez FloresFebruary 23, 2021 When Pete Buttigieg was sworn in as the 19th Secretary of Transportation earlier this month, he became the first openly gay man to be named for this role in U.S. history. Buttigieg—known for his military service…
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5 New Train Routes We’re Excited About | Condé Nast Traveler
From scenic island circuits in Japan to Rocky Mountain adventures, these new routes have us excited about the future of rail travel. Rumblings of a railway renaissance have been swirling recently, thanks to a growing interest in sustainable transportation. And with new tracks being laid and upgraded trains to look forward to, post-pandemic travel could…
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BBC – Culture – How the modern train has become the luxury travel option
Is this the new age of the train? Dominic Lutyens explores the brave new world of futuristic rail travel. Source: BBC – Culture – How the modern train has become the luxury travel option
