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Once the work is completed along two separate stretches next year, it will leave an 11-mile gap that must be filled to complete the 75-mile track upgrade between Rutland and Burlington. Officials hope to learn next month if a federal grant for that project will be approved.
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NARP also released a fleet expansion proposal; a blueprint that addresses the lengthy lead-times required for ordering new equipment, and will allow Amtrak to start working now to meet future needs. This proposal is available online.
Read More →Will provide Transport for London with 65 nine-car trains, a depot and train maintenance services for the flagship London Crossrail project.
Read More →The JetTrain, developed by Bombardier and the Federal Rail Administration, has been proposed for use in a high-speed rail project in Florida.
Read More →The posters feature close-up face images capturing transit rider attention with actionable safety advice.
Read More →The first phase of SunRail’s 32-mile commuter rail line will connect area residents with downtown Orlando, and will link to Amtrak and LYNX bus service.
Read More →Rail projects are being launched in states throughout the country. Much of the funding requires a focus on projects that improve safety while also enhancing and/or upgrading rail infrastructure so the projects reflect that mandate.
Read More →Will serve as the first installment of the $545 million ARRA grant awarded to the state in January to continue its development of high-speed intercity rail.
Read More →Memphis Area Transit Authority; Phoenix, Ariz.’s Valley Metro; Portland, Ore.-based Tri-Met; and Salt Lake City-based Utah Transit Authority’s TRAX will receive funds for rail safety education.
Read More →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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