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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Amtrak matches Oregon DOT grant to improve infrastructure

ODOT’s grant application, if successful, will restore an out-of-service siding between Portland and Salem.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

WMATA names new safety chief

Theresa M. Impastato was most recently deputy chief safety officer of Amtrak.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2019

Final report on Wash. Amtrak derailment urges 'System Safety' plan

In all, the NTSB issued 26 new safety recommendations and reiterated three existing safety recommendations in the report.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2019

Amtrak completes refresh of Acela interiors

The project took 15 months to refresh all 20 trainsets, which included 100 Amtrak cars and 6,080 total seats.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Amtrak promotes rail crossing, track safety tips ahead of summer

A train traveling at 55 miles per hour can take approximately one mile, or the length of about 18 football fields to stop.

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NewsMay 22, 2019

Inadequate planning, insufficient training led to Amtrak derailment

In December 2017, Amtrak Cascades train 501 derailed on an overpass as it entered a 30-mph curve at approximately 78 mph.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT investing $31M in Northeast Corridor

The work, which will lead to improved conditions for travelers, will be conducted throughout the state.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2019

Amtrak celebrates 48 years in operation

Amtrak began serving customers on May 1, 1971, taking over the operation for most intercity passenger train.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2019

Flaherty, sr. VP of STV, dies

Guided landmark projects such as the Amtrak Acela maintenance facilities and the AirTrain JFK in New York City.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

Amtrak service rolls out cleaner Siemens diesel-electric locomotives

The new Charger is the first passenger locomotive to receive the stringent Tier IV emissions certification from the EPA.

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