Category: rail fanning
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BRIGHTLINE WEST ON TRACK TO RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LAS VEGAS –Brightline, the only private provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity passenger rail in America, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The MOU sets the framework regarding the use of 48 miles within Interstate…
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Overnight rail single-tracking in downtown Phoenix
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is our South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project. Pardon our progress as we continue to build and expand our light rail system. Starting Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 through April 15, 2022, there will be single tracking in the downtown Phoenix area due to construction. Single tracking will take…
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AMTRAK’S NEW GRAPHIC PHOTO WALLS ENCOURAGE TRAVELERS TO “GET SOCIAL”
Mobile murals to be featured at Amtrak stations across the U.S. in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Railroad WASHINGTON – As part of Amtrak’s year-long 50th Anniversary celebration, a series of colorful graphic photo canvasses will soon be appearing in stations around the country. Amtrak customers are encouraged to post photos on social media of themselves in…
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Margaritaville Hits The Road With Camp Margaritaville, Collection of RV Resorts
ORLANDO, Fla. — Margaritaville has found that paradise is where you park it. Following the success of Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge, TN and Lake Lanier, GA, the global lifestyle brand is announcing additional Camp Margaritaville RV Resort openings, bringing the brand’s iconic experiences, fun, and escapism to even more travelers. These highly-anticipated, upscale destinations will tap into the $38B RV industry, which is…
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RideCo Celebrates L.A. Metro’s Launch of a Metro Micro Zone in Northwest San Fernando Valley
RideCo’s on-demand transit service now serves seven service zones in L.A. County LOS ANGELES – RideCo Inc., an industry leader in on-demand transit technology and solutions, celebrates the upcoming launch of another microtransit zone in the Northwest San Fernando Valley. The launch of this zone brings the total to seven service zones under Los Angeles…
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Phoenix City Council Approves Public Transit Resources for the Most Vulnerable
The Phoenix city council voted unanimously today to approve $1 million to help residents in need with the cost of riding public transit. The city will use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase more than 31,000 monthly transit passes. The move significantly increases the number of reduced-fare passes for those passengers…
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Valley Metro’s Labor Day transit service
Phoenix, AZ — In observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6, buses and light rail will be operating on a Sunday schedule. There will be no Express or RAPID bus service. Customer Service will be closed. Riders can use our new Valley Metro app for trip planning and tracking vehicles in real time. Our trip planner and schedules are also…
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AMTRAK IS HONORED YOU TRUST THEM ON YOUR JOURNEY
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has upgraded its technology, fleet, stations and processes to make travel as seamless and safe as possible, which includes requiring all of our employees to be vaccinated. We have made upgrades to the Amtrak app, where customers can book, get boarding information, and check train status from a mobile device and receive…
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AMTRAK DEBUTS UPGRADED MENU OPTIONS IN ACELA FIRST CLASS
WASHINGTON – Customers riding in First-class onboard Amtrak Acela trains traveling on the Northeast Corridor can now enjoy a refreshed food and beverage menu along with a top-quality dining experience, featuring a return to traditional and sustainable serviceware. “Amtrak continues to make customer-focused improvements, including reimagining our onboard Acela dining options in First-class with creative new options that travelers will enjoy,”…
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Student artwork decorates South Central Extension corridor
Phoenix, AZ – Cities become more vibrant and inviting when public art is on display and the South Central community is no different. As construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project continues, Valley Metro is finding ways to enhance the area through art. Students from three different schools in south Phoenix created several pieces…