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Two minor injuries reported after Sunset Limited hits truck
Mar 18, 2026·Intercity

Two minor injuries reported after Sunset Limited hits truck

MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Two passengers suffered minor injuries on Tuesday, March 17, when Amtrak’s Sunset Limited hit a truck…

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News photos: Northstar equipment heads south
Mar 17, 2026·Commuter & Regional

News photos: Northstar equipment heads south

DALLAS — Some equipment from Minnesota’s defunct Northstar commuter rail operation has found a new home in the Lone Star…

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North Texas group approves study of new rail service
Mar 13, 2026·Commuter & Regional

North Texas group approves study of new rail service

PLANO, Texas — Officials in the area north of Dallas have approved a study for proposed rail service between Plano…

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BLET members ratify contract with MARC operator Alstom
Mar 4, 2026

BLET members ratify contract with MARC operator Alstom

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have ratified a new four-year agreement with Alstom,…

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Builder selected for Austin light rail
Feb 19, 2026·Light Rail

Builder selected for Austin light rail

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin agency overseeing the city’s planned light rail network has selected the construction contractor for the…

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Amtrak adds Floridian, Heartland Flyer to list of cancellations (updated)
Jan 22, 2026·Intercity

Amtrak adds Floridian, Heartland Flyer to list of cancellations (updated)

CHICAGO — Amtrak has added the Floridian and Heartland Flyer to its list of trains canceled because of forecasts of…

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Weather-related issues lead to cancellations for Coast Starlight, Empire Builder
Jan 7, 2026·Intercity

Weather-related issues lead to cancellations for Coast Starlight, Empire Builder

CHICAGO — Amtrak is dealing with several days of operating issues for a number of long-distance services, with the Coast…

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Weather leads to some Amtrak issues during holiday period
Jan 4, 2026·Intercity

Weather leads to some Amtrak issues during holiday period

CHICAGO — Despite challenging weather conditions on both coasts and in the upper Great Lakes region, Amtrak trains generally reached…

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News photos: Breakthrough moment for Silver Line
Oct 24, 2025·Commuter & Regional

News photos: Breakthrough moment for Silver Line

ADDISON, Texas — In ceremonies today (Friday, Oct. 24), Dallas Area Rapid Transit marked the completion of its commuter rail…

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Officials approve feasibility study for Austin-San Antonio commuter rail
Oct 22, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Officials approve feasibility study for Austin-San Antonio commuter rail

AUSTIN, Texas — Officials in Travis County have approved a contract for a feasibility study of a commuter rail operation…

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Dallas area sets three days of ceremonies for launch of Silver Line
Oct 22, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Dallas area sets three days of ceremonies for launch of Silver Line

DALLAS — Ceremonies to open Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Silver Line, the 26-mile commuter rail line connecting DFW International Airport…

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DART to open commuter rail Silver Line on Oct. 25
Sep 12, 2025·Commuter & Regional

DART to open commuter rail Silver Line on Oct. 25

DALLAS — Dallas Area Rapid Transit will launch its new commuter rail Silver Line on Saturday, Oct. 25, the agency…

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