Canadian Pacific puts Amtrak expansion on hold in Wisconsin, Illinois
Leave it to the state of Illinois to mess up something Wisconsin wants to accomplish.
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Amtrak matches Oregon DOT grant application
In support of an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant application, Amtrak announced a matching $750,000 contribution to reduce delays in the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor. ODOT’s grant application, if successful, will
Amtrak train hits truck at grade crossing, killing driver
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that an Amtrak train was involved in a grade crossing accident in University Park, a south suburban area of Chicago. The accident occurred yesterday (Sunday) at around
Amtrak to offer Acela Nonstop
Amtrak announced today it will offer a new service, Acela Nonstop, direct service between Washington, D.C. Union Station and New York Penn Station. The service will begin on Monday, September 23, and
Metra, Amtrak spar over rent at Chicago Union Station
In business, one often needs a scorecard to keep up with who pays who for what. In the case of Metra’s use of Chicago Union Station, Amtrak owns the station and Metra
NTSB: CSX, workers responsible for South Carolina wreck
What was once a bad week for CSX has now turned into a bad month.
Wisconsin DOT announces plans for increased Hiawatha service
The popular Amtrak train Hiawatha, which runs between Milwaukee and Chicago, is slated for an increase in the frequency of service, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The agency has budget authority of
Amtrak service restored in New Orleans
The Associated Press reports that Amtrak rail service between New Orleans and three major cities is being restored after being suspended while Barry threatened.
CSX track work to impact Amtrak service
CSX track work in North Carolina will impact Amtrak schedules between July 22 and September 19. The Carolinian, for example, will be canceled Monday through Thursday, but operate on its normal schedule
Amtrak delayed in Nebraska by flooding
Amtrak train schedules continued to be hammered by flooding woes across Nebraska on Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. The California Zephyr was stuck at the McCook, Neb. station because floodwaters had washed