Category: Railfan Rod
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CalMod – Electrification and the Future of Caltrain
Caltrain ( San Francisco) The Caltrain Modernization Program will transform the current diesel system to an electric system. It will improve reliability, frequency and safety. Electrification will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90%. For more information about how Caltrain is upgrading its system, visit the CalMod webpage: http://www.caltrain.com/projectsplans…
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AMTRAK DEBUTS NEW NATIONAL NETWORK LOCOMOTIVES
Cleaner, faster, more efficient engines now in service; More to be ordered CHICAGO – New Amtrak locomotives – made in the U.S. and cleaner, faster, and more fuel efficient than predecessors – began service today pulling the famous Amtrak Empire Builder train westbound from Chicago to Seattle. Locomotives 301 and 302 are among the first of 75 locomotives…
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BRIGHTLINE COMPLETES FIRST MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ZONE FOR ORLANDO EXTENSION
The completed zone is the first of its kind in the country integrating high-speed passenger rail into an active airport ORLANDO, Fla. – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, has completed its first major construction zone (Zone 2) on its 170-mile extension from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport (OIA). One of four…
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BRIGHTLINE COMMEMORATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH IN-STATION ART EXHIBIT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA
In Support of The Black Archives, Brightline has made a $5,000 Donation to the Organization The Month-Long Installation inside MiamiCentral Features Original Works by Renowned Local Artist Purvis Young MIAMI – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, has partnered with The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida for Black…
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ORLANDO WELCOME BRIGHT BLUE
Orlando, Fla. – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity rail welcomes the arrival of its first train to Orlando, “Bright Blue 2.” Brightline’s newest train set arrived at Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility located south of Orlando International Airport, marking a historical moment as the first Brightline train to arrive in Orlando.
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ORLANDO WELCOMES BRIGHT BLUE
Orlando, Fla. – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity rail welcomes the arrival of its first train to Orlando, “Bright Blue 2.” Brightline’s newest train set arrived at Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility located south of Orlando International Airport, marking a historical moment as the first Brightline train to arrive in Orlando. Bright Blue 2, a…
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BRIGHTLINE HOSTS THE EAST ORLANDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR TRAIN RIDE FROM WEST PALM BEACH TO MIAMICENTRAL
Members of the Chamber get Glimpse of Orlando’s Future MIAMI – Today, Brightline hosted The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce (EOCC) and its Board of Directors and Trustees on a tour of the company’s South Florida Operations from West Palm Beach to Miami. The group of over 30 community and business leaders represents the first Orlando delegation…
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Model Railroad Track Plan GREAT TIPS! Perfect for small layouts & beginners
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AMTRAK PROMOTES ‘NORTHEAST GETAWAY SALE’ FOR TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND BOSTON
Amtrak customers can travel anywhere in the Northeast for as low as $19 WASHINGTON – Amtrak travelers who are looking to travel more and spend less this year can take advantage of Amtrak’s latest promotion, which offers $49 for Acela Business class tickets and $19 Coach tickets on Northeast Regional trains and other trains traveling along the Northeast Corridor…
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Dallas’ Light Rail & Commuter Rail Network Evolution
Vanishing Underground From its beginning in 1996, Dallas’ light rail and commuter rail network has grown to 84 stations, spanning 175 miles (282 kilometres). This animated video takes you through the timeline of when new stations were opened, forming the DART, DCTA, and Trinity Metro network that we know today. Featured Image: By Michael…