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The Amtrak national route network is a significant beneficiary of President Obama’s historic federal investment in intercity passenger rail as approximately $4.5 billion of the $8 billion awarded in grants are for state projects that support improvements to current or future Amtrak routes. “Amtrak is a major part of the future of intercity passenger rail
Read moreOneRail is a newly formed coalition, organized to promote investment in both freight and passenger rail infrastructure. Their goal is to provide new opportunities for increasing investment in rail as a key tool for economic development and redevelopment and as a means to reduce our dependence on fossil fuel and carbon emissions in the transportation
Read morePresident Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden recently announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $8 billion to states across the country to develop America’s first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), these dollars represent an historic investment in the country’s
Read moreIn a recent press release Amtrak previews the major activities scheduled for 2010 as well as the recent successes of 2009. “Amtrak enters 2010 with a strong sense of optimism, enthusiasm and purpose,” said Amtrak President and CEO Joseph Boardman. “We have an aggressive game plan to modernize, renew, and grow America’s passenger railroad.” Boardman
Read moreHaiti is a scene of unimaginable devastation and human tragedy today. Please do all you can to help Haitians survive Tuesday’s massive earthquake by donating to one of the many service organizations listed at the bottom of this story. This is a tough time for many of you. But we show our true character by
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