Amtrak is preparing to revamp its network of passenger trains in order to boost ridership, The Wall Street Journal reported.Mimicking its popular Northeast Corridor route elsewhere in the country could increase the number of passengers by millions.Changing up its service would impact its storied long-distance routes. Stan Honda | AFP | Getty Images An Amtrak…
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Rail News Home Mechanical 2/20/2019 Rail News: Mechanical WMATA proposes new rail-car repair facility in Maryland The red lines on this map show the proposed project site, which totals 37 acres. Photo – Source: WMATA The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is considering the construction of a Metrorail heavy repair and overhaul facility in…
Rail News Home Mechanical 2/20/2019 Rail News: Mechanical Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, Jacobs, Chicago Freight Car, Siemens, RGCX, Keolis and ABB (Feb. 20) Keolis Downer opened a light-rail system in Newcastle ahead of schedule. Photo – Keolis Caterpillar Inc. has named Billy Ainsworth group president of the energy and transportation segment. He most…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/19/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA report: All railroads met statutory PTC requirements by 2018's end A graphic touts BNSF’s accomplishments with PTC implementation through 2018. Photo – Source: BNSF Railway Co. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) late last week released a status update regarding railroads'…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/19/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Sound Transit seeks public input on two proposed light-rail extensions Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are seeking public comments on route and station alternatives for the planned West Seattle and Ballard Link light-rail extensions. The feedback will help…