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05/31/2026

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U.S. Representatives Moulton and DelBene introduced the American High Speed Rail Act. This bill includes $205 billion for high-speed rail.

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05/31/2026

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WASHINGTON β€” Two members of Congress have reintroduced legislation seeking to provide up to $205 billion in funding for U.S. high speed rail projects, saying the goal is to put the nation β€œon par with nations in Europe and Asia that have long led the world in modern rail travel.” The American ...

05/17/2026

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05/15/2026

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Jim Mathews, the president and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association, is worried about funding cuts and a potential freight rail merger. But he says passenger rail is in a better place than it’s been for decades.

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05/15/2026

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The train has left the buildingβ€”and we’re marking the moment. Sharing a look back at a major milestone: the official acceptance of the first Airo trainset. Here is the trains departure from the Bear Maintenance Facility where Amtrak teams played a key role in preparing the equipment to travel ac...

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05/12/2026

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Get out there and go share a train experience on National Train Day.  Grab your friend, your child, your father, your gr...
05/08/2026

Get out there and go share a train experience on National Train Day. Grab your friend, your child, your father, your grandfather and take a train ride. It's usually reasonable and will make memories for a lifetime. Here is one option in the Portland, Oregon area. We will be at the Mt. Hood Railroad. Look for the upcoming article and use our railroad directory at: https://ridetherails.org

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04/25/2026

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One-third of stations could close, and there could be no trains after 9 p.m. and on weekends. Displaced riders would likely clog the freeways.

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04/25/2026

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. β€” Amtrak service to and from Florida is experiencing major disruptions because of large brush fires in northeast Florida that are forcing evacuations just south of Jacksonville. All Amtrak service south of Jacksonville has now been suspended, according to the Amtrak Alerts socia...

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