Category: Blog
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NORTHEAST CORRIDOR IS AN ECONOMIC ENGINE
New report says NEC moves a workforce that contributes $50 billion annually to national economy WASHINGTON – A new report details how the Northeast Corridor (NEC), carrying 750,000 daily Amtrak and commuter passengers, is a critical national asset, an economic engine for the U.S. and contributes about $50 billion a year to the national economy.…
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Fall Favorites Return to the Disneyland Resort from Sept. 3-Oct. 31, 2021
Halloween Time, Plaza de la Familia and the Separate-ticket Event Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party – Halloween experiences throughout Disneyland Resort create treasured memories with family-friendly fun, including Haunted Mansion Holiday, Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern and the all-new Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit at Downtown Disney District – Tickets go on sale July 13 for…
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AMTRAK TO TRANSFORM RAIL TRAVEL WITH $7.3 BILLION INVESTMENT IN STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT
Railroad to contract with Siemens Mobility as new equipment vendor WASHINGTON – Amtrak is contracting with California-based Siemens Mobility Inc.to manufacture a new fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains that will be leveraged for state and northeast rail services, with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans. The…
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Major construction projects bring bus service detours, road closure
Construction on two major projects in downtown Phoenix will lead to changes for commuters and residents beginning in October. The redevelopment of Central Station and construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project will result in modifications for 28 bus routes and the closure of part of Central Avenue to vehicular traffic. Due…
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Moments in History: Pullman Porters
Pullman porters were men hired to work on the railroads as porters on sleeping cars. The Pullman Company was a separate business from the railroad lines. Prior to the 1860s, the concept of sleeping cars on railroads had not been widely developed. George Pullman pioneered sleeping accommodations on trains, and by the late 1860s, he was hiring only African-Americans to serve…
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Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight
Fourth Spaceflight Tests Private Astronaut and Research Experience First In-Flight Livestream Brings Spaceflight Experience to Audiences Around the World Virgin Galactic today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight. Today’s flight was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a fully crewed cabin,…
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LIVE: Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson to space on Unity 22
Virgin Galactic is launching Richard Branson and five other crew members to space on the Unity 22 mission. VSS Unity is expected to take off after 6 am Mountain. The exact timing of the flight will be fluid. NASASpaceflight.com’s Jack Beyer will be live in the field from Spaceport America, New Mexico. Coverage:…
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Why Invest in Scale Model Race Cars
By Edmund Brunetti Anyone who admires racing cars and is an enthusiast of car racing leagues should look at scale model race cars as their next investment. Investing in 1:24 diecast cars is the ideal option for anyone who loves racing, as they get to have a small replica of their favourite cars at…
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Rally the Valley! Ride light rail with your game ticket
Valley Metro As a city known to rise from the ashes, the Phoenix Suns are living up to their name. Illuminating the city with excitement as they are two games away from holding up the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time ever and getting to call themselves champions. Valley Metro is thrilled to…
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BART has a 15-step plan to welcome back riders
San Francisco – More people are returning to BART to avoid traffic, support transit, and to get to work, school, appointments, and fun destinations across the region. BART’s 15 Step Welcome Back Plan outlines what has changed and what you can expect when you hop on board. Step 1- Return to pre-pandemic service levels on August 2, 2021…