Industrial accident kills Amtrak worker in Chicago
CBS Chicago 2 reports that an industrial accident on Saturday night killed an Amtrak mechanical worker at the company’s yard on 1600 S. Lumber St.
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Amtrak – You can’t sue us if we crash
Those who are generally disgruntled with Amtrak have another reason for wishing the rail passenger carrier would change for the better or simply go away. The agreement with Amtrak that every passenger
Amtrak could be losing $42 million per year due to late trains
If Amtrak expects to reach its goal of breaking even by 2021, it must improve its on-time performance significantly. According to a report in Business Insider, the rail passenger carrier’s on-time performance
NTSB releases final report on 2018 Amtrak/CSX train collision in Cayce, S.C.
On Monday, September 30, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its final report on the head-on collision of an Amtrak passenger train with a stopped CSX freight train in Cayce, S.C.
Rail bridge in Washington, D.C., needs help to accommodate increase in train traffic
Officials do not think the Long Bridge in the Washington, D.C., area needs to put on any more muscle. It just needs a companion.
Southern Rail Commission receives $4.36 million grant from U.S. DOT
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced yesterday that DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $4,360,000 to the Southern Rail Commission to help restore intercity passenger rail service
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.
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
Amtrak releases FY2018 Sustainability Report
Amtrak has just released its FY2018 Sustainability Report, in a newly designed and interactive online experience, highlighting company performance against year-over-year sustainability goals. In FY18 year, the company achieved all energy, fuel,
Equipment Fire suspends rail service on part of Northeast Corridor
Service on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between the Trenton and Jersey Avenue stations in New Jersey was suspended today because of a fire aboard an Amtrak work train located not far from Hamilton
Amtrak announces leadership changes
The Amtrak Board of Directors approved two leadership changes to further build on the recent success of the company. Tracie Winbigler will serve as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Alabama could prevent the return of Amtrak line
Federal money is coming to Alabama, but Gov. Kay Ivey is not so quick to put her hand out. Southern Rail Commission and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced recently the award