April 19, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 16, 2021) Five Midwest mayors are urging federal transportation officials to support a proposed extension of Amtrak’s passenger-rail line through the upper Midwest. Full story: Progressive Railroading
April 15, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Colorado Public Radio, April 14, 2021) DENVER — There’s money for Amtrak in the federal infrastructure bill, and Colorado’s proposed Front Range Passenger Rail System might benefit from those funds. A state commission is considering the viability of linking...
April 15, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 14, 2021) AmeriStarRail LLC owners, who have suggested privatizing Amtrak operations on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), will discuss their proposal with Amtrak in a phone call today. Full story: Progressive...
April 15, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle, April 14, 2021) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — It could take many years before a passenger rail stop comes back to Cheyenne, but the city is looking ahead at ways to make it happen eventually. Full story: Gillette News Record
April 14, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Niagara Gazette, April 13, 2021) BUFFALO, N.Y. — Congressman Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) and Falls Mayor Robert Restaino Monday called on Amtrak to expand the number of trains it runs between New York and Toronto as part of a proposed $80 billion investment...
April 14, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Associated Press, April 13, 2021) LONGMOUNT, Colo. — Amtrak has said it is willing to participate in a partnership to provide and operate passenger railroad service along the Front Range between Pueblo, Colorado, and Cheyenne as it works to expand operations....
April 12, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Cowboy State Daily, April 11, 2021) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An Amtrak proposal to provide passenger rail service from Cheyenne through Denver and all the way to Pueblo has Cheyenne’s Chamber of Commerce CEO excited. Full story: Cowboy State...
April 12, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Star Tribune, April 10, 2021) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Amtrak service nationwide could improve and expand for the first time in decades if President Joe Biden has his way — and the possibilities include an additional round-trip daily train between the Twin Cities...
April 12, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Editorial in the Chicago Sun Times, April 9, 2021) CHICAGO — President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan is an opportunity to get more Amtrak service rolling. Illinois and the entire Midwest would be smart to get behind the push. Full story: Chicago Sun...
April 9, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 8, 2021) CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway have asked the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to dismiss Amtrak’s request that the board force the Class Is to allow for the operation of two daily trains between New Orleans...
