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Saturday, May 18

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Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train in North Hollywood

abc7.com

A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train in North Hollywood, authorities said.

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Horrifying images after Amtrak train smashes into car on tracks killing three including 6-year-old boy

www.the-sun.com

A TRAGIC train collision has left three people dead, including a 6-year-old boy, as shocking new images have been released of the crash.

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3 killed in western New York after vehicle hit by Amtrak train

www.cbsnews.com

Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.

Wednesday, May 15

17

Welch bill calls for baby changing stations on Amtrak

www.wcax.com

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch wants to make it easier for parents who take the train with their little ones.

Tuesday, May 14

04

Amtrak to once again suspend Adirondack line

www.wcax.com

Rail passengers through the North Country are once again getting sidelined later this month. Our Alek LaShomb talked to passengers about what's next for the Adirondack Express.

Friday, May 10

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Amtrak sale: Get up to 30% off tickets for summer train travel

thepointsguy.com

Amtrak’s summer sale is here: The rail operator is offering up to 30% off coach and Acela business-class fares through August, with one-way coach fares starting at $14. You must book by May 16 for travel from June 1 through Aug. 30. Deal…

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Amtrak wants to build a bullet train in Texas. Could it kickstart a rail revolution?

www.marketplace.org

The project would cut the Dallas-to-Houston trip to 90 minutes. It’s one of a few high-speed rail projects that’s been getting attention lately.

Thursday, May 9

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The Jet vs. Amtrak: What is the best way to get between New York City and Washington, DC?

thepointsguy.com

When planning a recent weekend trip from my home in New York City to Washington, D.C., I was delighted by the many transportation options to choose from. But the more I looked at the options, the more I began to wonder which option was the…

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'I just saw the car flying over my head': Amtrak train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh

www.wral.com

An Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday hit two unoccupied cars on the tracks near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road in Raleigh.

Wednesday, May 8

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'Reckless' NJ Doc Sentenced For Defrauding Amtrak Out of $1.3 Million: Feds

dailyvoice.com

A 51-year-old Cedar Grove doctor was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Tuesday, May 7, for participating in a five-year health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrack

Tuesday, May 7

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Monday, May 6

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Amtrak Is Pushing Ahead for the Houston-to-Dallas Bullet Train

Amtrak is “all in” on making the long-delayed Houston-to-Dallas high speed rail line a reality, according to a video posted on social media last week—and the plan has supporters even higher up the federal ladder. Once upon a time, way back…

Saturday, May 4

How SEPTA and Amtrak improvements could help turn 30th Street into a neighborhood

www.inquirer.com

The challenge will be to upgrade Schuylkill Yards in way that is equitable to everyone.

Thursday, May 2

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Amtrak adds new trains between Chicago and Twin Cities

Amtrak is adding new service from Union Station in Chicago to the Twin Cities.

Wednesday, May 1

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Amtrak to expand service between Twin Cities and Chicago, via Milwaukee

www.twincities.com

The trains will make the current Empire Builder stops between St. Paul and Milwaukee and Hiawatha stops between Milwaukee and Chicago.

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All aboard: Amtrak announces Borealis route from St. Paul to Chicago

www.startribune.com

One-way fares begin at $41 for the new service, which will begin May 21.

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Monday, Apr 29

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Amtrak is boosting its seasonal service between the Berkshires and New York City

www.boston.com

The Berkshire Flyer will run on weekends between June 21 and Sept. 2.

Saturday, Apr 27

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