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Amtrak requests less operating support for 2013

The annual battle for Amtrak's survival took an interesting twist as Amtrak is requesting $450 million in federal operating support for fiscal...
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Washington gets $31M for railroad improvements

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced $31.1 million for the State of Washington to improve intercity passenger and freight...
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US DOT funding Northeast passenger rail projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced $82.7 million to improve high-speed and intercity passenger rail in Rhode Island, Maine...
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Amtrak exhibit train to visit Albany-Rensselaer August 27-28

Amtrak's popular exhibit train will be making a two-day stop at Albany-Rensselaer station on August 27-28th, 2011.The Amtrak 40th Anniversary...
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Amtrak improves train service facility in Los Angeles

The safety inspection, servicing and maintenance of Amtrak and some California-owned passenger rail equipment will now be performed in an upgraded,...
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Amtrak using buses on Vermonter until September

The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced Thursday expanded plans for accommodating Amtrak passenger service during track construction work on...
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Amtrak releases Fleet Strategy Plan

As Amtrak celebrates 40 years of service in May of 2011, the need to replace existing equipment is quite evident. The updated plan was released on...
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Wilimington Terminal to be named for Biden

In honor of long-time Amtrak rider, strong advocate of passenger rail, and current Vice President of the United States of America Joe Biden, the...
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Two million passengers for Amtrak in February 2011

February marked 16 consecutive months of Amtrak ridership growth and was the best February on record with 2,099,010 passengers."The ridership...
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Amtrak service moves out as Denver Union Station starts renovation

Beginning Feb. 1, Amtrak will temporarily relocate from the historic DenverUnion Station to 1800 21st St., at the intersection of 21st St. and...
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