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Marybeth Luczak

September 29, 2021 | North America

Amtrak expands offer in Virginia

New early morning train increases Richmond - Washington, DC, frequency to three daily trains.

September 27, 2021 | Main line

Three dead and 50 injured in Amtrak derailment in Montana

The Empire Builder train was travelling from Chicago to Seattle and Portland derailed near Joplin, Montana.

August 9, 2021 | News

STB to consider Amtrak case for Gulf Coast service

Surface Transportation Board rules Amtrak’s plans for passenger service is ‘ripe for adjudication’.

August 3, 2021 | News

AAR and Apta call for Covid-19 relief extensions

Ongoing pandemic restrictions prompt calls for relief from the US Federal Railroad Administration.

July 23, 2021 | High-speed

Preferred route for Atlanta - Charlotte high-speed line released

The line would form part of the Southeast High-Speed Rail corridor although is not currently funded.

July 13, 2021 | Metros

Vancouver SkyTrain Extension to receive $C 1.3bn

The new elevated line is 16km long.

July 9, 2021 | Financial

Canada approves funding for Calgary Green Line

Due diligence underway by federal government over revised business case for 20km light rail line.

June 28, 2021 | Policy

US Senate reaches compromise over Biden infrastructure plan

Transport is set to receive $US 312bn and transit $US 49bn but bipartisan deal relies on Republicans backing American Families Plan.

June 19, 2021 | Fleet

Amtrak shows off refreshed interiors and new locomotive

The first refurbished coaches will enter service later this summer.

June 4, 2021 | Commuter Rail

Caltrain electric operation delayed until 2024

Infrastructure issues and the Covid-19 pandemic cited as cause of the delays.

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