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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 25, 2023

Amtrak Completes $1.4M Upgrade Project in Missouri

The railroad, working with the City of Jefferson, advanced a series of accessibility improvements in accordance with the ADA that include a new platform, ramps, signage, lighting, and guardrails.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 21, 2023

Agencies Take Initiative During Rail Safety Week

Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 17, 2023

Amtrak Teams to Bring Zero-Emission Buses to Washington State

As the first-ever EV in the Amtrak National Network, the bus — owned and operated by MTRWestern — can make the nearly 200-mile roundtrip on one single charge.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2023

NTSB Determines Cause of Fatal Collision in Missouri

The June 27, 2022, collision occurred when a dump truck crossed over rail tracks without stopping at a stop sign and crossbucks located at the grade crossing.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2023

Intercity Bus Lines Make Big Moves, Heightening Competition and Customer Choice

By gradually overcoming equipment and driver shortages that put a drag on the recovery last year, bus lines have seen traffic rebound nationwide to perhaps 80% to 85% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Amtrak Continues NEC Track Work

While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 17, 2023

Amtrak Kicks Off Procurement for New Maintenance Facilities

Funded by the IIJA, Amtrak’s facilities upgrade program will prepare more than 20 sites around the country for new trainsets scheduled to enter service in the coming years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 21, 2023

Amtrak Leadership Signs OLI Rail Safety Pledge

Those who take the rail safety pledge can use the share button to post on social media.

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Rail Projects Rolling Out At Breakneck Pace

Upcoming rail projects will tend to have similar components, but they will differ in size and type. Planning documents indicate that commonalities will include enhancing operations, acquiring new technology, and initiating ways to efficiently accommodate more riders.

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Mitigating Train Derailments: Innovative Tech for Ensuring Rail Safety

Countless commuters and travelers depend on the nation’s railroads every day. However, in 2022 there were 1,164 train derailments across the U.S., according to the FRA. That’s an average of about three derailments per day.

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