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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Keolis honored for building diverse workforce, supporting community

Efforts include launching a program in 2016 to provide college and workforce training scholarships to 25 graduating high schoolers.

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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 10, 2019

Current, former CEOs launch commuter rail coalition

Executive committee consists of Metra's Jim Derwinski, TriMet's Doug Kelsey, and Steven Abrams of SFRTA/Tri-Rail.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

Keolis commemorates Earth Month through neighborhood cleanups

Activities will advance previous work to clean and beautify the commuter rail network.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

Brightline to rebrand as Virgin Trains USA

British billionaire and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson Branson is scheduled to appear in Miami this week for the announcement.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

Port Authority taps PATH dep. dir. DeGraffe to lead the railroad

Capital programs she will oversee include, replacing equipment and rebuilding tunnels severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Sound Transit light, commuter rail services see boost in 2018 ridership

Overall, the agency's ridership for 2018 grew 2.9% to more than 48 million riders.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Metra to buy 15 remanufactured locomotives

Supplier, Progress Rail will take existing EMD SD70MAC freight locomotives and upgrade and configure them for passenger use.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Metra sets tracks on fire to prevent 'pull apart' from frigid temperatures

Chicago-based commuter rail system is suspending service on its Metra Electric Line on both Wednesday and Thursday.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Sound Transit link completes install, certification of PTC

Completed implementation on all Sounder commuter rail vehicles that run between Lakewood and Everett. 

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