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NewsMarch 11, 2021

Amtrak to Restore Daily Long-Distance Train Service

Service will be restored for 12 long-distance routes starting in May, and hundreds of furloughed employees will be called back to work.

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NewsMarch 8, 2021

Senate Approves American Rescue Plan, $30.5B in Transit Relief

The bill is expected to return to the House for a vote and, should it pass, will then be sent to President Biden for a signature.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2021

Secretary Buttigieg Meets with Transit Employees, Stresses President’s Support

One of President Biden’s first actions to protect the health and safety of Americans was to sign an Executive Order on January 21 promoting safety during the COVID-19 public health emergency in domestic and international travel.

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NewsDecember 29, 2020

FRA Announces Full Implementation of PTC on U.S. Railroads

The accomplishment encompasses thousands of hours of testing and deployment, innovative technological solutions, and a tremendous amount of coordination among nearly 100 host and tenant railroads, railroad associations, material suppliers, and service providers.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

Amtrak Adds New Digital Payment Options

Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are now available when checking out on the Amtrak mobile app and website, offering users an alternative to traditional credit and debit card payments.

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NewsDecember 1, 2020

Amtrak Wins Metrolink Operations Contract

As part of the contract, Amtrak will provide and manage engineers and conductors to operate Metrolink trains, playing a significant role in safety and customer service.

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NewsNovember 19, 2020

NJ TRANSIT, MTA, Port Authority, Amtrak, and SEPTA Launch Regional ‘Mask Force’

The partnership builds upon regional transit operators’ comprehensive efforts to keep customers and employees healthy and safe throughout the pandemic.

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NewsNovember 16, 2020

FRA Rule Establishes Metrics to Measure Intercity Passenger Rail Performance, Service Quality

The final rule requires Amtrak and its host railroads to certify Amtrak schedules, and sets an on-time performance minimum standard of 80% for any two consecutive calendar quarters.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

Study Outlines New Expansion Prospects for Calif.'s LOSSAN

The San Diego Pathing Study prioritizes managing freight and passenger service needs under a single operating plan that aligns with the 2018 California State Rail Plan.

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NewsOctober 27, 2020

Amtrak to Add Vehicle, Track Monitoring System

Incorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors, the rMetrix-A system effectively and efficiently assesses ride quality, comfort, and safety.

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