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[ October 9, 2026 ] Amtrak Completes Improvements at Two Oklahoma Stations Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] Amtrak Advances Planning for Replacement of Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges in Maryland Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] MVR Orders Two Rack-and-Pinion Locomotives From Stadler World
[ October 8, 2026 ] After Two Decades, Connecticut’s Last Aging Rail Bridge Is Finally Being Rebuilt Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] Machines With Vision Takes Aim at $78 Billion Rail Maintenance Sector Following Network Rail Deal World

NTSB to Release Reports Related to 2009 MBTA Wreck

November 9, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — On Nov. 10, the National Transportation Safety Board will open the public accident docket as part of its continuing investigation into a transit system accident in downtown Boston.

LaHood Announces $2.4 Billion for High Speed Rail Projects

October 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that 54 high-speed rail projects in 23 states will share in $2.4 billion to continue developing America’s first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service.

Happy Birthday Penn Station

October 14, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

About 550,000 passengers pass through New York Penn Station each day, which makes it the busiest station in Amtrak’s system, and one of the busiest transportation hubs in the world.

Amtrak, TSA, and Local Law Enforcement Conduct National Passenger Rail Security Exercise

October 9, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – During the Oct. 8 morning and evening commutes, Amtrak Police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel and law enforcement officers from federal, state, local and rail police agencies around the country are being deployed at passenger rail stations in an exercise of expanded counterterrorism and incident response capabilities.

Amtrak Envisions World Class High-Speed Rail

September 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Next-Generation High-Speed Rail service could be successfully developed in the Northeast with trains operating up to 220 mph on a new two-track corridor resulting in a trip time of about three hours between Washington and Boston cutting in half or better the current schedules, according to a concept plan released by Amtrak.

Siemens Velaro High-Speed Train Coming to Florida

September 14, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

TAMPA, Fla. — Siemens announced plans to present its vision of U.S. high-speed rail to Florida residents with its “Future of Florida High-Speed Rail Tour,” a traveling exhibit featuring a full-sized model of the Siemens Velaro high-speed train.

Metro to Replace Track Switch to Comply with NTSB Recommendation

September 13, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — Washington Metro will close two Blue and Orange Line stations, and there will be no Blue and Orange Line service at the Metro Center Metrorail station during the three-day Columbus Day Holiday Weekend.

Artifacts Sought for Grand Central Terminal Centennial Exhibition

September 13, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NEW YORK — MTA Metro-North Railroad and the New York Transit Museum are looking for objects related to Grand Central Terminal for an exhibit commemorating the centennial of this landmark building.

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $3.6 Million for Michigan High-Speed Rail

September 2, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $3.6 million for the State of Michigan to begin work on the rehabilitation of the Battle Creek railroad station.

DOT Announces New, Historic Uniform High-Speed Rail Design Standards to Help U.S. Manufacturers to Compete

August 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the first-ever uniform technical standards for the manufacture of high-speed intercity passenger rail cars, a development that will enhance the ability of U.S. manufacturers to compete in what is set to become a burgeoning industry.