Category: Travel and Infrastructure
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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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The 25 Happiest U.S. City Park Systems, Ranked by Scientists
Researchers measure the happiness benefits of nature with digital technology A 25-city study found the powerful happiness benefit of city parks is akin to the mood spike people experience on holidays like Thanksgiving or New Year’s Day. Newswise — Feeling unhappy? Go find a city park—the bigger the better—and try taking a walk outdoors. That’s…
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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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BRIGHTLINE UNVEILS BRIGHTBIKE IN WEST PALM BEACH, A NEW BIKE SHARE PROGRAM THROUGH BRIGHTLINE PLUS
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James and Brightline President Patrick Goddard Take Ceremonial First Ride with Related Companies, The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, and Micromobility Management West Palm Beach, Fla. – Brightline, along with Related Companies, The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Micromobility Management, unveiled BrightBike, West Palm Beach’s new bike…
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BRIGHTLINE REPLACEMENT OF LOXAHATCHEE RIVER RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE TO IMPROVE LONG TERM OPERATIONS, BRING SHORT TERM IMPACTS TO BOATERS
Mariner Community is encouraged to text “LOX” to 888-384-0037 for schedule updates and information ORLANDO, Fla. – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, will complete a critical piece of its $2.7B Orlando expansion project with the installation of a new railroad drawbridge over the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Fla. The old drawbridge, built…
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How This Country Might Have the Solution to Suburban Transit
RMTransit How This Country Might Have the Solution to Suburban Transit
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BNSF Railway Announces 2021 Economic Development Results
Fort Worth, Texas – BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2021 totaled approximately $1.5 billion. Large investments from customers including The Gatorade Company Inc., Mark Anthony Brewing and Northern Metal Recycling contributed to the sum. As a result of customer investments, BNSF projects the creation…
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AMTRAK RECOGNIZES CP AS BEST PERFORMING HOST RAILROAD
CEOs meet in Chicago for a brief ceremony CHICAGO – Amtrak President and CEO Stephen J. Gardner this week congratulated Canadian Pacific (CP) for earning an industry-leading “A” grade for the sixth consecutive year on the annual Amtrak Host Railroad Report Card, which ranks freight railroads for keeping Amtrak trains on-time. Gardner presented the host railroad award to CP President and…
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Wabtec and Union Pacific Railroad Partner to Reduce Emissions with Higher Biodiesel Blends
OMAHA, NEB. AND PITTSBURGH, PA., MARCH 8, 2022 Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) will begin using a higher biodiesel blend in locomotives it acquired from Wabtec (NYSE: WAB). The new collaboration helps Union Pacific as it works to increase the percentage of low-carbon fuels consumed to 10% of its total diesel consumption by 2025 and…