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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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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...