Amtrak Cascades ridership nearly reached 1 million passengers in 2024 — a 41% increase
In its December service update, the Washington State Department of Transportation reported ridership of 739,000 passengers ...
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BNSF vs. Mother Nature on Montana’s Marias Pass
BNSF Railway has maintained a unique avalanche program to keep its main line to the Pacific Northwest open. It only took a few months for the Great Northern Railway ...
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Following the route of Brightline West
Agencies in California and Nevada have issued private activity bonds for the Brightline West project, a key element in ...
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California high speed project targets spring for trainset decision; “committed and aggressive” on continuing construction
Despite federal funding uncertainty, California High-Speed Rail Authority officials say they “remain committed and aggressive ...
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Transit Briefs: RTA of Central Okla., UTA, Metro Transit, Metra, Amtrak Virginia
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Central Oklahoma wins a USDOT grant to evaluate at-grade crossings along a ...
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Metra BNSF train hits pedestrian near Berwyn
BNSF Train #1252 hit the pedestrian around 10:20 a.m. near the Berwyn station located at 6801 Windsor Ave., according to ...
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Two Decades of Railway Avalanche Safety
On Jan. 28, 2004, a freight train hauling 119 empty grain cars and three locomotives was traveling from Pasco, Wash. to Great ...
Record-breaking year for Amtrak Cascades ridership between Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland
Amtrak Cascades' passenger rail service linking Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland saw all-time record-high ridership in 2024.
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North Texas funding helps Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer keep rolling despite shortfall
Officials approved $100K to help cover a $72K funding shortfall for the Fort Worth to Oklahoma City passenger route.