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Amtrak service returns to Minot for first time since June
(Source: Minot Daily News, November 15, 2011) MINOT, N.D. — When Amtrak's westbound "Empire Builder" from Chicago pulls into Minot today it will be the first time passengers can board and leave the train since June. Passenger service was discontinued for several...
Metra board approves 25% fare hike
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, November 12, 2011) CHICAGO — The Metra board Friday approved a fare hike package that will increase the cost of commuting on Metra trains an average of 25 percent starting in February. Full story: Chicago Sun-Times
Metra board approves 25% fare hike
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, November 12, 2011) CHICAGO — The Metra board Friday approved a fare hike package that will increase the cost of commuting on Metra trains an average of 25 percent starting in February. Full story: Chicago Sun-Times
SE Colorado railroaded and intends to stay that way
(Source: Pueblo Chieftain, November 12, 2011) LA JUNTA, Colo. — Small towns across Southeastern Colorado and in surrounding states are trying to form a coalition to keep an Amtrak passenger train from leaving the area. Full story: Pueblo Chieftain
SE Colorado railroaded and intends to stay that way
(Source: Pueblo Chieftain, November 12, 2011) LA JUNTA, Colo. — Small towns across Southeastern Colorado and in surrounding states are trying to form a coalition to keep an Amtrak passenger train from leaving the area. Full story: Pueblo Chieftain
Possible cuts to Amtrak a threat to Downeaster route
(Source, Exeter News-Leader, November 13, 2011) EXETER, N.H. — There is growing concern among public transportation groups that the Amtrak Downeaster could be in danger because of possible federal funding cuts. Full Story: www.seacoastonline.com
Possible cuts to Amtrak a threat to Downeaster route
(Source, Exeter News-Leader, November 13, 2011) EXETER, N.H. — There is growing concern among public transportation groups that the Amtrak Downeaster could be in danger because of possible federal funding cuts. Full Story: www.seacoastonline.com
Norfolk Southern buying land for Va. intermodal yard
(Source: Roanoke Times, November 14, 2011) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. must acquire acres of farmland to realize its dream of building a freight station near Roanoke, Va. The railroad has so far bought 32 acres from four owners, while 45.8 acres remain to be...
Norfolk Southern buying land for Va. intermodal yard
(Source: Roanoke Times, November 14, 2011) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. must acquire acres of farmland to realize its dream of building a freight station near Roanoke, Va. The railroad has so far bought 32 acres from four owners, while 45.8 acres remain to be...
Passenger coalition seeks funding approval for Amtrak, high-speed rail
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 11, 2011) Wednesday, the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) sent a letter to House and Senate negotiators in conference on a bill that will decide the fiscal-year 2012 budget for Amtrak and the national...
