Category: Railfan Rod
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Valley Metro, City of Phoenix renew Small Business Financial Assistance Program
After a successful first year, the Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) pilot will continue through 2024, which is the completion of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Northwest Extension Phase II light rail projects. In its first year, the SBFAP granted over $360,000 to 62 businesses impacted by construction. As the program enters its…
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Building new track in downtown Phoenix creates temporary light rail service adjustment
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 more than 1,000…
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Celebrate Valley Bike Month in April
Phoenix, AZ — The beautiful spring weather is here, which means it’s almost time to celebrate Valley Bike Month. Every April, Valley Metro and its member cities and event partners encourage bicycling to win prizes, get some exercise and help improve our air quality. On ShareTheRide.com, cyclists across the Valley can compete in the Bike Month…
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Does High-Speed Rail Exist in the US?
Plans for high-speed rail in the United States date back to the High-Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965. Various state and federal proposals have followed. Despite being one of the world’s first countries to get high-speed trains with the Metroliner service in 1969, it failed to spread. There are just a few variations of high-speed rail in the United States.…
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SBCTA Arrow Diesel Multiple Unit Arrival
San Bernardino County, California – The highly anticipated Redlands Passenger Rail Project/Arrow, which will bring state-of-the-art clean-air rail technology to one of the world’s busiest transportation corridors is scheduled to begin service later this year. Arrow initially will feature the low-emission diesel multiple units (DMUs), followed by North America’s first zero-emission hydrogen-powered trains (ZEMU). A…
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How to Power Your Trains: Third Rail vs Overhead Wire (RMTransit)
RMTransit RMTransit explains the difference between third rail & overhead-powered trains and why he prefers the pantograph. Enjoy! For more videos and information please visit: RMTransit
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METROLINK AND TRANSIT OFFER RIDERS REAL-TIME NAVIGATION
Los Angeles – Metrolink, southern California’s regional passenger rail service, today announced a marketing partnership with Transit, North America’s top-rated app for real-time public transit information and trip planning. As an official mobility app for Metrolink and other SoCal transportation agencies, Transit provides a unified mobility option for users across the southern California region. When using Transit, Metrolink riders can plan trips with trains,…
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METROLINK ADDS 26 TRAINS TO ITS SCHEDULE ON APRIL 4
LOS ANGELES – Today, Metrolink announced that on Monday, April 4 riders will see the most significant service restoration since the beginning of the pandemic with the restoration of 24 of the most in-demand trains and the addition of two new trains. The service update also makes four Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains available to all Metrolink…
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FOR A LIMITED TIME, AMTRAK OFFERS USA RAIL PASS FOR $399
Customers can now tour the country for less than $40 per ride WASHINGTON – Now through March 29, Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass is available for just $399, a savings of $100 off the regular $499 price. Customers taking advantage of this special offer will pay less than $40 per ride for ten travel segments over 30 days.…
