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[ September 9, 2025 ] Shapiro Administration Approves SEPTA’s Request to Use Up to $394 Million in Future Capital Funding Commuter Rail

MARTA Returns to Six-Car Trains on Red, Gold Lines

May 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA is adding more rail cars to its Red and Gold line trains as part of ongoing transit system improvements that have recently included more frequent service and shorter customer wait times, the agency announced.

London Tube strike cancelled

May 5, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The planned 72-hour tube strike has been canceled.

London Tube workers set to strike again

May 4, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A 72-hour Tube strike is set to commence Monday evening, a week after workers walked out over a plan to shutter ticket booths.

Another London Tube Strike Set for Monday

May 3, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A 72-hour tube strike is set to commence Monday evening, according to published reports.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Takes a Trip Back in Time Through N. Ga. Mountains

March 30, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway has been ferrying tourists and railfans between Blue Ridge, Ga., and the Georgia-Tennessee state line since 1998. The heritage railroad train departs from the historic 1906 Louisville & Nashville Railroad depot in downtown Blue Ridge and treks northward for an hour, providing riders with a beautiful view of the scenic North Georgia landscape.

Amtrak wants 16 percent more in federal funding for FY2015

March 30, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak wants federal taxpayers to pony up 16 percent more in funding for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2015, according to a new request from the railroad. For the fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1, the railroad is asking for $1.62 billion in federal support. Amtrak received approximately $1.4 billion from in federal funds for the current fiscal year.

Breaking Down the Amtrak Long-Distance Consist

November 29, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s long-distance trains between New York and southern destinations more or less look like a compilation of the first dozen or so cars the railroad could find.

Northeast Corridor Must Not be Taken for Granted, Amtrak Head Says

November 15, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Northeast Corridor is an “asset of national importance” and requires significant upgrades in order ensure it remains in good working order, the head of Amtrak recently told a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Amtrak Set to Begin Testing New Long-Distance Passenger Cars

November 1, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is planning to start field testing its new long-distance passenger rail cars this winte

Amtrak’s new ACS-64 locomotives undergoing testing in Colorado

August 13, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s next generation of locomotives are undergoing “rigorous” testing before they enter regular service next fall.