Tag: America

US government gives Amtrak nearly $200m for Northeast Corridor and Gulf Coast improvements

The USA's federal government has awarded rail operator Amtrak and its partners…

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Book Review: Railroads of Wisconsin by Mike Danneman

This is a .photographic Journey showcasing the diversity and beauty of railroads…

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$100,000 donated by Hitachi Group to support those impacted by Maui Fires

The Japanese multinational corporation has sent its deepest sympathies to those who…

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USA’s Amtrak orders more Airo trains as passenger numbers rise

US rail operator Amtrak has ordered ten more Airo trainsets as passenger…

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Canadian heritage railway appeals for funds to buy and restore steam locomotive

Waterloo Central Railway in Ontario, Canada, has announced that it is to…

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Alstom to supply sixty coach cars to Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has ordered sixty single-level rail coach…

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Book Review: Lost Railways of the World by Nigel Welbourn

This book describes the author's "Top Ten" lost lines as well as…

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$770 million invested by Amtrak to support accessibility projects in North America

The huge investment has been ongoing since 2011 and has seen an…

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Book Review: Diesel Locomotives Around The World by Peter J. Green

This book presents a selection of the author’s best photographs from 45…

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Alstom’s hydrogen train enters service in Charlevoix, Quebec

On Friday 17 June, one hundred passengers travelled on the Coradia iLint…

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