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Amtrak Great Dome Car to Make Special Trips on the Cardinal to View Fall Foliage

September 13, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO – Passengers traveling on four Amtrak Cardinal trains will have an even better opportunity to view the route’s dazzling fall foliage when the unique Amtrak Great Dome railcar makes special appearances on the route during two round-trips between Chicago and Washington in October and November.

Next Generation Bi-Level Passenger Rail Car Design Approved by Amtrak, FRA and States

September 3, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The approval of performance and technical design specifications for next generation bi-level passenger rail cars is a major achievement that supports Amtrak’s plans to advance and support the growth of new or existing state-supported corridor service, renew and replace its national fleet and foster the development of a domestic rail manufacturing industry, Amtrak officials said.

Amtrak: High-Speed Rail Project South of Springfield, Ill., Lasts Until Early November

August 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO – Improvements supporting future high-speed rail on the Chicago-St. Louis corridor south of Springfield will cause the daily Amtrak Lincoln Service trains to originate and terminate in Springfield for alternating periods from Sept. 1 through Nov. 9.

Amtrak Employee Charged with Theft

August 26, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Inspector General for Amtrak announced that an Amtrak employee has been indicted for theft arising from misuse of a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) credit card.

Amtrak: Niantic Bridge Closure Schedule Supports Boaters and Bridge Construction Through Oct. 15

August 25, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NEW YORK — Discussions between Amtrak, East Lyme Selectman Paul Formica, the U.S. Coast Guard and local boaters and marine businesses have resulted in an agreement that officials say balances the use of the Niantic River channel by the marine community and the need to keep the bridge replacement project moving forward and on schedule.

Amtrak Adds Weekend Stops in Michigan City, Ind.

August 19, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has added special stops in Michigan City, Ind., on three Wolverine Service trains during selected Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, through November 8.

Town Of Normal, Ill., and Amtrak Break Ground for Multimodal Transportation Center

August 16, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORMAL, Ill. – Federal and state officials joined representatives of the Town of Normal and Amtrak today to ceremonially break ground for a Multimodal Transportation Center that will serve as a station for Amtrak rail and motorcoach passengers, local transit buses and will include a multi-level parking structure.

N.J. Transit Applies for High Speed Rail Funding

August 13, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

N.J. Transit said it is seeking $885 million in new federal funding for the renewal and replacement of key infrastructure on the Northeast Corridor, such as aging bridges, power supply and signal systems between Trenton and New York City.

Amtrak Board Extends Boardman’s Contract

July 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

At the July 29 Amtrak board of directors meeting, the board voted unanimously to extend the contract of current President and CEO Joseph Boardman through 2013.

Amtrak Cascades Continues with Record Ridership Growth in 2010

July 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

SEATTLE – Amtrak Cascades has taken 2010 by storm with double-digit ridership growth and record breaking totals each month this year. The second quarter of 2010 finished as the highest second quarter since 1994 with a total of 214,641 passengers. Compared to the second quarter of 2009, this is an increase of over 25,000 and nearly 12 percent. The first quarter of 2010 also had record ridership with an increase of nearly 34,000 riders over 2009. “The growth of Amtrak Cascades this year has been phenomenal and is a strong indicator of the demand for this service” said Scott Witt,