Category: Railfan Rod
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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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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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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…
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Metro and the City of Los Angeles Launch New Dedicated Bus Lane Along Alvarado Street to Complement NextGen Bus Plan
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and StreetsLA have partnered to improve bus speeds, frequency, and reliability during peak travel times along Alvarado Street with the launch of the first phase of a dedicated bus only lane. “Metro’s bus network is…
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Brightline West Acquires Site in Las Vegas for High-Speed Rail Station
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Brightline Holdings has achieved a significant milestone with the successful acquisition of a 110-acre parcel that will serve as the future home for Brightline West. Brightline, the only private provider of high-speed passenger rail in America is developing Brightline West to connect Las Vegas to Los Angeles with its brand of modern,…
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Valley Metro: Plan & Track app released
PHOENIX—Ever wonder when your bus is arriving? Or, when the next train will pull into the station? Ponder no more. Valley Metro, in partnership with the city of Phoenix and Vix Technology, has launched the new Valley Metro: Plan & Track app that features real time bus and light rail tracking and trip planning. “More than 90…
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Caltrain’s South San Francisco Station Opens in November
Caltrain has announced that the opening of its South San Francisco Station has been delayed until November. The delay resulted from unforeseen conditions under Caltrain’s tracks, low productivity by the contractor and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The significant risks are now behind us and the contractor productivity level has increased resulting in a projected…