Texas DOT Pushes for Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail Amidst Track Ownership Hurdles
A recent study by the Texas Department of Transportation highlights the potential for enhanced passenger rail service between Austin and San Antonio,…
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Amtrak Faces Widespread Disruptions Amidst Severe Northeast Heatwave
A significant heatwave has led Amtrak to cancel numerous services across the Northeast US, highlighting the vulnerability of rail infrastructure to extreme…
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Penn Station Overhaul Prioritises Public Seating Amidst UK Transit Space Scarcity
Amtrak's redesign for New York's Penn Station includes a significant increase in public seating, addressing a common deficiency in US public spaces…
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Amtrak Cascades Boosts Vancouver-Seattle Travel Time with Border Preclearance
New US customs screening at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station slashes journey times by at least 10 minutes, with further reductions anticipated as…
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US DOT Awards $466 Million for Washington Union Station Renovation
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing significant funding to upgrade the historic Union Station in Washington D.C., aiming to boost its…
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US House Bill Proposes Significant Cuts to Transit and Amtrak Funding
US House Bill Proposes Significant Cuts to Transit and Amtrak Funding
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US Congress Considers Amtrak Plan to Fund Penn Station Redevelopment via NYC Property Tax Seizure
A proposed amendment to the Build America 250 Act could allow Amtrak to override local zoning and seize city tax revenues to…
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Amtrak and DOT Select Developer for New York Penn Station Renovation
A developer has been named for the significant renovation of New York Penn Station, with additional federal funding announced for the multi-billion…
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US Congressional Committee Proposes $580 Billion Surface Transportation Bill, Including EV Fees and Public Transport Funding
A bipartisan agreement has been reached in the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on a $580 billion surface transportation bill, which…
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