November 12, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, High Speed Rail
(Source: Government Technology, November 11, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A project to establish a high-speed rail corridor connecting Chicago to St. Louis could see fresh enthusiasm following the passage of the federal infrastructure package. Full story: Government...
November 11, 2021 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 10, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak’s request for cooperation from CSX has received a harsh response from the freight railroad. Full story: Trains Magazine
November 11, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines, Legislation
(Source: Bloomberg, November 10, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor stands to receive $30 billion from the recently approved bipartisan infrastructure bill that will be used for improvements including the Gateway tunnel project, according to the...
November 10, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Legislation
(Source: Springfield News-Sun, November 8, 2021) SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Four of Ohio’s six largest cities are key expansion areas for Amtrak as it plans how to spend its share of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Full story: Springfield...
November 10, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: 9News, November 9, 2021) DENVER — Winter Park Resort’s ski train will return for weekend service, starting January 14, 2022, the resort announced on Tuesday. Full story: www.9news.com
November 9, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines, Legislation, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 8, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature includes significant spending for rail-related projects through 2026, from grants to shore up short line track to a study of...
November 9, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Legislation
(Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 8, 2021) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — President Joe Biden is set to sign a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that was passed by the House late Friday. The bill is intended to invest in many aspects of American infrastructure, ranging from...
November 8, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Legislation
(Source: The Hill, November 7, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak’s CEO Bill Flynn said that funding from the $1.2 infrastructure bill that passed on Friday would spur the largest expansion in the railroad’s history, outlining some of the cities likely to see...
November 5, 2021 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 4, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern say addition of Amtrak trains along the Gulf Coast would cause a “systematic failure” in their ability to provide freight service, based on traffic modeling, and...
November 5, 2021 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, Short Line, STB
(Source: www.al.com, November 4, 2021) MOBILE, Ala. — The potential harm to the Alabama State Docks “would be calamitous” in Mobile if Amtrak is allowed to restart passenger rail and operate 28 train trips per week connecting the Alabama Port City with New Orleans, a...
