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Amtrak Gets Standing Ovation Over Rare Footage Showing Advances In New Long Distance Trains
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (702+ words) Amtrak is receiving high praise from riders today after the company formally announced its plans to begin the procurement process for Amtrak's largest-ever long-distance train order. A video posted to the Amtrak You Tube page showcased the new train designs,…...
Coloradans can now vote on the name of Front Range Passenger Rail service
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) Colorado's Front Range Passenger Rail District is inviting the public to vote on the planned service's name, ahead of an anticipated vote in November to fund the long-awaited intercity line. The four finalists for the new service's name are: Members…...
What should Colorado's future Front Range Passenger Rail be named?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) The future Front Range Passenger Rail, which aims to connect travelers from Fort Collins to Pueblo, is in need of a name. Coloradans are invited to vote for one of four finalists at ridethefrontrange. com/namethetrain. The survey is open…...
L. A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood after last-minute deal
3+ week, 1+ day ago (950+ words) Metro's board on Thursday unanimously approved a new route for a Los Angeles rail line that would extend service from South L. A. into West Hollywood, a pivotal mass transit milestone for L. A. that was struck after last-minute negotiations between Mayor Karen Bass…...
Ticketmaster millionaire throws huge fit over $24 B high-speed tunnel planned near his Bel Air mansion
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (969+ words) It's been a dream of Angelinos for decades, a quick way through the dreaded Sepulveda Pass where traffic nightmares haunt commuters, often trapping them on the 405 Freeway for hours. It seemed to move one step closer to a reality when…...
LA Metro eyes game-changer line through West Hollywood as plan heads for final showdown
3+ week, 2+ day ago (231+ words) West Hollywood " long one of Los Angeles" most transit-starved hot spots " could finally be getting its own rail stop. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is gearing up for a major vote this week on the long-debated K Line…...
Wichita Falls Railroad Museum nears reopening
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (128+ words) Wichita Falls Railroad Museum nears reopening Demi Lovato reunites with Selena Gomez, Joe Jonas at tour's first show Jon Cryer heads to the stage for role in off-Broadway revival of 'The 25th Annual Put" Jeff Bezos cut $1 B from his taxes…...
Amtrak Quietly Updates Ticket Rules With Increased Penalty Fee Starting From April 13
1+ week, 1+ day ago (862+ words) Amtrak has quietly updated its ticket refund and cancellation policy and terms and conditions on its website to include a new, "upcoming fee change" disclaimer. Beginning April 13, 2026, Amtrak will be increasing the penalty for canceled Value Fares beginning April 13th. "Starting…...
Bus driver's chilling 6-word threat to kids as she drove in front of oncoming train
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (348+ words) A Florida middle school bus driver was arrested after reportedly confessing to driving toward and hitting an approaching train. The event took place on April 7 while the driver, identified as 67-year-old Yvonne Hampton, was transporting 29 middle school students from Sumter…...
I chose a 20-hour train over a 2-hour flight to avoid airport chaos. See what the experience aboard was really like.
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1825+ words) The partial government shutdown caused long, hourslong TSA lines at many US airports. To skip the airport chaos, I canceled my 2-hour flight and booked a 20-hour Amtrak. Spacious seats, food on board, and more flexible boarding were among the…...