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Work on Chicago Union Station is now underway
Users of Chicago Union station will soon enjoy a Great Hall painted in its original colours, and made brighter by a restored and protected skylight with improved lighting.
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Amtrak
Amtrak – the National Railroad Passenger Corporation – is a passenger railroad service that provides medium- and long-distance intercity services across the United States and to some Canadian cities.
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Amtrak to equip over 300 locomotives with positive train control
Amtrak has announced that it plans to equip approximately 310 locomotives to operate using positive train control (PTC) technology and comply with that federal requirement by 31 December 2018.
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New locomotives for Illinois and Wisconsin
New locomotives are now serving Amtrak customers in Illinois and Wisconsin, with the U.S.-built, Midwest-powered, Amtrak-maintained units to operate on state-sponsored services in the region.
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Amtrak searches for a Master Developer partnership for Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak has taken the next step toward a comprehensive redevelopment of Philadelphia 30th Street Station and adjacent properties with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a Master Developer partnership.
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Amtrak and Lyft announce ridershare partnership
Amtrak, the US’s intercity rail service provider, and Lyft, the ridershare company, have announced they have partnered to help passengers get to where they’re going in a safe, comfortable and convenient way.
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Infrastructure renewal advances at New York Penn Station
5 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Amtrak engineering forces are continuing the ongoing infrastructure renewal work at New York Penn Station, a series of major projects that will strengthen and improve operations and reliability at North America’s busiest transportation hub.
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Amtrak to build $28 million locomotive service facility in Seattle
4 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Amtrak has announced it will build a $28 million locomotive service facility in Seattle.
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Amtrak names Richard Anderson as President and CEO
Amtrak has named Richard Anderson as its next president and chief executive officer.
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Amtrak awards high-speed train contract for Northeast Corridor
30 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Amtrak has awarded a design and build contract for 28 new high-speed trains to Alstom for operation between Boston and Washington D.C.
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Amtrak welcomes Siemens-built loco
7 February 2014 | By Siemens
Amtrak awarded Siemens a $466 million (€338 million) contract in October 2010, to deliver 70 electric locomotives...
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Amtrak and California request bids for high-speed trainsets
24 January 2014 | By The California High-Speed Rail Authority
New equipment to expand current NEC high-speed service, meet long-term operational needs of both projects...
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Nomad Digital launches new software to boost the Internet experience on trains, buses and trams
11 September 2012 | By Nomad Digital
Nomad Digital is launching new software to boost the passenger experience...