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KiwiRail last month opened a new station building in central Auckland, for travelers to check in and relax before boarding their Northern Explorer scenic or Te Huia train journey.

Amtrak is reimagining the Concourse at Chicago Union Station and wants ideas from the traveling public, other station users, and area residents. Improvements to the boarding process, modernized amenities and new services are among the changes to be designed.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. has welcomed Grupo México Transportes as a new partner in its CG Railway LLC joint venture, pending receipt of regulatory approvals for their purchase of equity interests in CGR.