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wxii12.com > article > tweetsie-railroad-opens-69th-season-blowing-rock > 70932243

Tweetsie Railroad opens for 69th season in Blowing Rock

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (215+ words) The Easter Bunny will also be in attendance for the opening. Tweetsie Railroad is opening for its 69th season on Saturday.The theme park includes a Wild West train adventure, with an historic steam locomotive, live entertainment, and a hands-on petting…...

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wxii12.com > article > maine-man-passing-on-beloved-model-train-village > 69154639

At 92, Maine man looks to pass on his beloved model train village

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (426+ words) For decades, Dean Walker has been building a masterpiece It's a hobby that's all about patience, precision and passion. In Maine, one man has spent decades building a tiny world that's brought him a lifetime of joy. But now, 92-year-old…...

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wxii12.com > article > charlotte-resolution-increasing-train-security > 68036532

A month after the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, Charlotte lawmakers act to increase train security

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (114+ words) A month after 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was killed in a stabbing on a Charlotte train, lawmakers have taken preventative action. A month after 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was killed in a stabbing on a Charlotte train, lawmakers have taken preventative action…...

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wxii12.com > article > high-speed-rail-comparison > 65964269

Get the Facts: Amtrak’s new high-speed train launched in August. Here’s how it compares globally

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (719+ words) The new Acela NextGen debuted in August, running between Washington, D.C., and Boston with stops in Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and more. With a top speed of 160 mph, the train is slightly faster than Amtrak's previous Acela model that debuted in…...

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wxii12.com > article > nj-transit-strike-2025-commuters > 64791265

New Jersey Transit strike leaves 350,000 commuters stranded

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (884+ words) New Jersey Transit train engineers went on strike, leaving 350,000 commuters in New Jersey and NYC seeking alternatives...