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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2009

ARRA to fund Amtrak station renovation

Will renovate the current Elizabethtown Amtrak station building, reconstruct and triple the size of each rail platform, and provide other upgrades.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2009

Amtrak partners with Google Transit

Trip Planner provides users with up to three different transit- and rail-based options to get to their destination. Included is the amount of time each option will take, the number and mode of transfers, and walking directions from the train station to the destination.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2009

Alstom to overhaul Caltrans fleet

The contract, worth $13.1 million, includes the complete replacement of the door systems and upgrade of the wheelchair lifts, as well as the wreck repair of one car.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2009

Amtrak, IBM reach IT agreement

IBM will support the infrastructure for Amtrak's reservation system as well as the corporation's entire computing infrastructure from delivery centers in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2009

Amtrak to report GHG emissions

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

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2009

Veolia names COO of its rail division

Donald Saunders will focus on day-to-day operations and operational execution to ensure that Veolia Transportation is continually exceeding the expectations of passengers and clients.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2009

Amtrak unveils railcar refurbished with ARRA funds

Following repair of yard collision damage, coach car underwent a major overhaul to bring it up-to-date in standard design, colors, amenities and federal safety requirements.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2009

Amtrak renovates Pa. train station

$12 million project includes a complete rehabilitation of interior and exterior; a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; new restrooms; improved landscaping and increased parking capacity.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2009

Aiming to be the 'next rail president'

President Obama's focus on rail harkens back to the days of the first 'rail president' and fellow Illinois native, Abraham Lincoln.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2009

FTA, ARRA to fund ARC project

The agency will make a “down payment” toward an eventual commitment of $3 billion by approving a $1.35 billion Early Systems Work Agreement (ESWA). The project will allow NJ Transit to double rail service capacity into Manhattan.

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