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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Amtrak to launch new magazine in effort to rebrand

Will emphasize beautiful travel photography and long-form journalism to cast itself as an upscale brand and replace its current magazine, “Arrive,” which is more focused on celebrities, what’s-on content and regional destinations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2016

2 Amtrak employees charged in overtime fraud scheme

Altogether, the two supervisors allegedly billed the rail agency for 900 overtime hours they didn't work, totaling about $91,000.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2016

N.Y., NJ agencies to receive $834M in Hurricane Sandy relief funds

Agencies can utilize recovery funds on any validated Sandy-related damage that meets FTA criteria, including repairs to tunnels owned by Amtrak and used by New Jersey Transit and the Long Island Railroad.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

Southern Calif. Amtrak, transit agencies launch free transfer program

The Pacific Surfliner transit transfer program provides free connections between 23 daily Pacific Surfliner trains and 12 local transit providers along a 351-mile route in the counties of San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Amtrak, MTA install new backup generator at Baltimore Penn Station

The reliable supply of power is essential to Baltimore, which is the eighth busiest station in Amtrak’s national network, serving approximately three million passengers in fiscal year 2015.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2016

Icomera to equip Amtrak with Wi-Fi

The first Task Order focuses on 20 trainsets on the popular high-speed Acela Express route, which runs from Washington, D.C. to Boston via Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2016

NTSB: Amtrak engineer’s loss of situational awareness led to derailment

The Washington-to-New York City passenger train, Amtrak 188, was traveling at 106 mph around a curve in Philadelphia when it derailed May 12, 2015. Eight passengers were killed and more than 180 others were sent to area hospitals, some with critical injuries.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2016

Baxter joins First Transit as VP of rail

His past roles include serving as the director of operations for the San Joaquin Regional Commission and as assistant GM of road operations for the California Corridor at Amtrak.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2016

Amtrak secures grant to extend Vermont service

The $10 million grant will fund approximately 11 miles of new rail track along the state-owned line and three passenger platforms in Middlebury, Vergennes and Burlington.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2016

Zipcar, ODOT and Amtrak launch multimodal connectivity program

'Zip and Ride' program will place Zipcars within walking distance of three Amtrak Cascades train stations (Portland Union Station, Salem Station, and Eugene Depot) and promote more connected, cost-effective travel options for train riders.

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