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Proposed schedule released for return of Canada’s Northlander
Jan 2, 2026·Intercity

Proposed schedule released for return of Canada’s Northlander

NORTH BAY, Ontario — In another step toward restoration of Northlander passenger service, Ontario Northland has released a proposed timetable…

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Illinois transit bill could boost Quad Cities passenger rail project
Nov 1, 2025

Illinois transit bill could boost Quad Cities passenger rail project

MOLINE, Ill. — The transit bill passed early Friday (Oct. 31) by Illinois legislators doesn’t just address the financial needs…

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Illinois touts funding for passenger rail projects but obstacles remain: Analysis
Oct 17, 2025·Intercity

Illinois touts funding for passenger rail projects but obstacles remain: Analysis

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed earlier this month that his administration seeks to commit almost $1 billion of…

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Florida East Coast sues Brightline over South Florida commuter plans
Aug 1, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Florida East Coast sues Brightline over South Florida commuter plans

MIAMI — Florida East Coast Railway is suing Brightline over the proposed commuter service along the FEC route used by…

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NJ Transit sets plans for Raritan Valley Line operations during derailment cleanup
Feb 18, 2025·Commuter & Regional

NJ Transit sets plans for Raritan Valley Line operations during derailment cleanup

NEWARK, N.J. — Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19, NJ Transit will begin a combination of limited train service and bus substitution…

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Freight derailment disrupts NJ Transit service (updated)
Feb 18, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Freight derailment disrupts NJ Transit service (updated)

UNION, N.J. — Commuter rail service on NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line has been suspended because of the derailment of…

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Union roundup: Amtrak stewards, Toronto Terminals ratify contracts
Jan 27, 2025·Intercity

Union roundup: Amtrak stewards, Toronto Terminals ratify contracts

Recent rail union news: — Amtrak dining car stewards represented by the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and…

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Illinois members of Congress seek funding extension for Quad Cities passenger project
Dec 20, 2024·Intercity

Illinois members of Congress seek funding extension for Quad Cities passenger project

MOLINE, Ill. — An exceptionally long-running effort to launch Amtrak service to the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa may…

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What’s next for Amtrak Gulf Coast service: Analysis
Aug 7, 2024·Intercity

What’s next for Amtrak Gulf Coast service: Analysis

MOBILE, Ala. — The Super Bowl will be played in New Orleans at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.…

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Iowa county looks at Pop Up Metro rail proposal
Jul 17, 2024·Light Rail

Iowa county looks at Pop Up Metro rail proposal

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Officials in Johnson County, Iowa, will consider the Pop Up Metro rail transit system for a…

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Midcoast Railservice to exit Brunswick-Rockland, Maine, lease, placing Downeaster extension on hold
Jun 12, 2024·Intercity

Midcoast Railservice to exit Brunswick-Rockland, Maine, lease, placing Downeaster extension on hold

ROCKLAND, Maine — Loss of a freight customer that supplied more than 95% of Midcoast Railservice’s revenue on the 57-mile…

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Long Chicago-Quad Cities Amtrak service impasse illustrates hurdles for new routes: Analysis
Apr 29, 2024·Intercity

Long Chicago-Quad Cities Amtrak service impasse illustrates hurdles for new routes: Analysis

MOLINE, Ill. — Among the 69 projects receiving Federal Railroad Administration Corridor Identification and Development Program grants last December was…

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