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Passenger Rail Set to Return Between Mobile and New Orleans

December 5, 2024 The Center Square

Shovels hit the dirt in Mobile in October, marking the long-anticipated revival of passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans. According to the Southern Rail Commission, service will begin in spring of 2025.

Amtrak Sets All-Time Ridership Record in Fiscal 2024

December 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak reported an all-time ridership record in fiscal 2024, welcoming 32.8 million customers as demand for passenger rail service grows in markets nationwide.

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Amtrak Names Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning

November 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has appointed Jennifer Mitchell as executive vice president of strategy and planning. Mitchell will start her role at Amtrak on Dec.2, succeeding Dennis Newman, who is retiring.

Amtrak, NJ Transit, Murphy Highlight Recent Improvements

November 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amid ongoing service concerns, NJ Transit officials joined New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Amtrak officials to highlight progress on a joint inspection, maintenance, and improvement program for the Northeast Corridor and NJ Transit’s trains.

Port Authority Awards AirTrain Contract to Joint Venture

November 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has awarded a joint venture between Tutor Perini Corp. and O&G Industries a $1.18 billion contract to replace the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

Pedestrian Killed by Amtrak Train in Charleston, South Carolina

November 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Police in Charleston, South Carolina, are investigating after an Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian this morning.

Feds Announce $1.5 Billion for 19 Northeast Corridor Projects

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor.

VRE, VPRA Cut Ribbon on Quantico Station Improvements

November 4, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Virginia Railway Express and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 1 to celebrate the completion of a $27.5 million improvement project at the Quantico train station.

Amtrak Awarded $126M in Federal CRISI Grants

October 31, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The recent round of grants from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program includes nearly $126 million for Amtrak.

Research: Global Business Travelers Prefer Train Travel

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New global research from TravelPerk, a global business travel management platform, found an increasing shift towards train travel for business travelers across major international markets, especially in regions with advanced rail networks like Europe.