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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2012

Amtrak creates emergency mgmt, security department

The functions will be integrated into the new department, whose primary focus is emergency preparedness, continuity of operations and corporate security risk strategy.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2012

NARP honors Hawaii Sen. for rail support

Group presented Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) with the Golden Spike Award for his long and unflagging support of American passenger trains.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2012

U.S. DOT issues $551M RFPs for American-made railcars

For manufacture of approximately 130 new bi-level passenger cars. Comes from a multi-state effort to jointly purchase standardized rail equipment to be used on Amtrak’s intercity routes in California, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Missouri. Funding is being provided by the FRA’s High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Program.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2012

Senate subcommittee approves $100M for rail, New Starts

Approved a $53.4 billion appropriations bill funding investments in the nation's roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, and airports, as well as housing assistance for low-income families and veterans.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2012

U.S. trains boost number of quiet cars

New York's Long Island Railroad and Metro-North increased the number of quiet spaces this month. Despite the new trend, not all riders are able to separate their hectic work lives from their commute.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2012

Amtrak earns TSA recognition for security

Included a review of topics such as an agency's security plans, security training, drills/exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background check programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2012

Wabtec to supply Amtrak with railcar components

Will provide braking equipment, door operating systems, sanitation systems, springs, draft gears and HVAC equipment for 130 new passenger cars being built for Amtrak by CAF USA Inc.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2012

Amtrak measures, registers carbon footprint

The Climate Registry is a non-profit organization founded to set standards for businesses and governments to calculate, verify and publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2012

Group urging return of Amtrak's N. Fla. services

There has been no Amtrak passenger rail service in region since 2005, when Hurricane Katrina caused damage to part of the Sunset Limited Route from New Orleans to Jacksonville.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2012

Amtrak's 110mph Mich. corridor gets green light

Approval follows the successful installation and testing of a positive train control safety system on Amtrak-owned track between Kalamazoo, Mich., and Porter, Ind.

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