Article warns of McCain's agenda for Amtrak (The following opinion article, "McCain's agenda on Amtrak," appeared July 1, 2008, in the Boston Globe. It was...
Editorial: Congress should support Amtrak (The following editorial, "Congress should clear the tracks for Amtrak: A needed bill would help resolve conflicts...
Ill. governor backs off on threatened Amtrak cuts SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Despite an earlier threat, Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn't cut significant portions of the...
Editorial lauds, criticizes Amtrak legislation (The following editorial, "Give Amtrak a Fighting Chance," appeared July 14, 2008, in The New York Times.) It ...
UTU member Knight dies after fighting fire TEAGUE, Texas - Tragedy struck the Teague community Saturday evening, July 5, as the news of the death of Teague...
Rail advocates want second train to Chicago HOLLAND, Mich. -- Train advocates are asking Michigan legislators to add another roundtrip to the Grand Rapids to...
Amtrak ridership up as gas prices rise LANSING, Mich. - As gas prices linger around $4, more travelers are avoiding cars and opting for alternate forms of...
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) -- A proposal for a rapid east-west commuter train in southeastern Michigan is drawing support in Jackson. The plan calls for service to...
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... From: thomas reiser <treiser@...> To: all_aboard@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 2:24 pm Subject: [A_A] TS Gustav and Amtrak Just found the...
Service Alert: Hurricane Gustav: City of New Orleans, Crescent, Sunset Limited Service Affected August 29, 2008 7:00 pm CDT The approach of severe weather and...
The train truth: We're yearning to ride PITTSBURGH - You can't fly to Harrisburg from Pittsburgh International Airport anymore, and can't fly to Richmond, Va.,...
Trains returning Gustav evacuees to New Orleans MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Home is finally on the horizon for government-assisted Hurricane Gustav evacuees who began...
Amtrak trains cancelled due to rains Some Amtrak service has been cancelled and some trains will be significantly delayed because of heavy rains in Illinois,...
Man clipped by train while lighting a cigarette BENTON, Ill. - A southern Illinois man will probably pay more attention the next time he lights a cigarette...
... From: Chris <amt2@...> To: cityofneworleanstrain@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 9:15 am Subject: [City of New Orleans Train] Re: Save the...
Amtrak: Poor in all but riders (The following lengthy article by James McCommons was published by americancity.org) On a broiling summer afternoon, passengers...
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This story was sent to you by: tom reiser ... Congressional negotiators reach compromise on rail safety measure ... The bill would provide funds for technology...