Category: Railfan Rod
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Building new track in downtown Phoenix creates temporary light rail service adjustment
Phoenix, AZ — Construction progress continues on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project in Phoenix. Crews are about to begin work that will connect the current and future lines, creating a two-line light rail system and transfer hub in downtown Phoenix by 2024. This spring, workers will install nine new pieces of special track, reconstruct…
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AMTRAK GREENWOOD, MISS., STATION UPGRADE CELEBRATED
Local and Amtrak officials cut the ribbon on the $5.4 million investment GREENWOOD, Miss. – Amtrak customers in this northern Mississippi city now have a smoother, brighter and more accessible journey with the famous Amtrak City of New Orleans train. A $5.4 million project is now complete and local leaders joined with Amtrak officials to cut the ribbon…
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BRIGHTLINE BECOMES THE FIRST TRAIN COMPANY IN THE WORLD TO RECEIVE THE WELL HEALTH-SAFETY RATING
New Accolade Bolsters the Company’s Substantial Accomplishments in Providing a Clean and Healthy Environment for its Travelers and Staff MIAMI – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, is now the first train company worldwide to receive the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management for its trains and stations as awarded by the International…
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Masks no longer required on Valley Metro
Phoenix, AZ — The TSA has lifted their federal mask mandate. Masks are now optional and no longer required for riders or employees of the Valley Metro system. The CDC continues to recommend masks in indoor public transportation settings. Valley Metro’s top priority is safety. To learn more about our ongoing efforts to protect the health of…
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LA’s Regional Connector Transit Project
The extensive public transportation system in Los Angeles is getting better connectivity between its multiple transit rail lines. Metro is building a rail line that will provide riders a seamless journey from Azusa to Long Beach, and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica, through the downtown LA core. The project includes three new underground…
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How Los Angeles Rejected the Monorail
Peter Dibble made a video that gives insight on a proposal from the early days that was a way to deal with the growing traffic concerns in the LA area. In the mid-20th century, Los Angeles came surprisingly close to building a sprawling monorail transit system. This documentary provides an in-depth study of how the…
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BRIGHTLINE GEARS UP FOR THE INAUGURAL FORMULA 1® MIAMI GRAND PRIX WITH RED BULL F1 CAR AT MIAMICENTRAL STATION
Let The Racers Do The Driving And Take Brightline To Events Leading Up To Race Week MIAMI – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, celebrates the highly-anticipated inaugural Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. As the Miami Grand Prix weekend approaches, Brightline will display an official Formula 1® race car inside its…
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METROLINK TO OFFER FREE RIDES ON EARTH DAY APRIL 22
Los Angeles – On Earth Day, Friday, April 22, Metrolink will provide free rides all day on all Metrolink trains, with no ticket required. Riders can board a Metrolink train at any station throughout the six-county area for transportation wherever Metrolink trains travel. Riders are also invited to visit Metrolink’s Earth Day webpage where they can make a…
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AMTRAK UNVEILS NEW LOOK ON NATIONAL NETWORK LOCOMOTIVES
Fresh design to appear on many Amtrak trains in the future WASHINGTON – The first Amtrak locomotive to carry a new paint scheme is traveling from California to Delaware, giving the public a glimpse of a new look as it makes its way to more Amtrak trains in the years to come. “Amtrak is in…
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READY FOR SPRING BREAK? $10 FARES AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL WITHIN VIRGINIA ON AMTRAK NORTHEAST REGIONAL
Customers can explore cities in the Commonwealth WASHINGTON – Customers looking to visit somewhere new or with family or friends this spring can purchase a $10 Coach ticket to travel on the Amtrak Northeast Regional within Virginia. The limited-time sale is available to purchase from April 5 – 9, and valid for travel between April 7 –…