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Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train

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February 12, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens have completed the upgrade of one of its Class 717 trains to include digital signalling.

Classic diesel locomotive to visit Newcastle this week

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November 7, 2024
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45118 is set to haul ‘The Pennine Peak’ this Friday (8th November) as part of an Intercity tour. Departing Crewe at 08:23, the train will…

Video: Award for East Midlands Railway documentary

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June 11, 2024
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Film showcases seats and facilities in new train fleet

WATCH: Amtrak CEO & EVP Discuss Infrastructure Investments

David C. Lester
May 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON –– Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner joined Amtrak EVP of Capital Delivery, Laura Mason, for a discussion of Amtrak’s infrastructure investments.
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Central Florida’s Sunshine Corridor Moves Forward (UPDATED, 4/29)

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May 1, 2024
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FLORIDA –– From our colleagues at Railway Age. David Peter Alan, long time RA Contributing Editor, has penned an analysis of the rail passenger situation in central Florida and, given RT&S’s continuing coverage of commuter rail and transit issues,…

Amtrak Completes Upgrades at Durham Station

David C. Lester
April 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON –– Amtrak announced this week that the renovations at the Durham, N.C. Station are now complete.
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Amtrak Begins Major Harrisburg Line Track Renewal 

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March 21, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak is investing $122 million in Pennsylvania to improve tracks on the Harrisburg Line, between Lancaster and Harrisburg. This work will improve ride quality and comfort, increase service reliability and complete necessary work requir…

FRA Announces $900,000 in New Planning and Development Grants for Intercity Passenger Rail Services

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March 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it has awarded $900,000 to three entities through the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Grant Program.
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Hope Valley railway line set for nine day closure

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March 15, 2024
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The Hope Valley Line will close for nine days next week, to enable the completion of the long awaited Hope Valley Upgrade Project.

Hope Valley railway line set for nine day closure

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March 15, 2024
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The Hope Valley Line will close for nine days next week, to enable the completion of the long awaited Hope Valley Upgrade Project.