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,…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...