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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2006

Amtrak makes funding appeal to Senate

Proposal for federal support totals $1.598 billion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2006

Utah Transit unveils commuter rail name, look

Commuter rail system is expected to begin operation between Ogden and Salt Lake City in 2008.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2006

FRA to reduce rail accidents linked to human error

Human factors account for 38% of total railroad accidents.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2006

NJ Transit opens two new LRT stations

Two stations improve commute times in five-year-old light rail system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2006

Amtrak launches Spanish language site

Customers can access schedules, routes and special offers, as well as reservation capabilities entirely in Spanish.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2006

PB wins Chicago Metra corridor analysis project

Project will identify transportation improvements and options for improved access to growing suburban employment locations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2006

Bush budget proposal to include Amtrak subsidy

President to propose offering money next week, despite including no funds for Amtrak in last year’s budget.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2006

D.C. Metro names rail "voice" contest winner

Randi Miller of Woodbridge, Va., was selected from 1,259 official contest entries.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2006

Federal inspection program to target rail safety

Plan will use accident data to identify rail safety problems for specific railroads and states.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2006

Chicago extinguishes smoking in Union Station

City ordinance bans smoking in transit stations throughout city, including most of Union Station.

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