Amtrak is marking 20 years of Acela service. Amtrak began regular Acela service on December 11, 2000, and the trains have transported more than 42 million people since launching.
Elizabeth, New Jersey, was an important crossing point for railroads. The New Jersey Rail Road extended its line to Elizabeth, first known as Elizabethtown, in 1835.
In this edition: New Metrics for Amtrak, CN Marks Quarter-Century Since Privatization, Amtrak Acela Gearing Up to Celebrate 20 Years and Did You Know This About the Autorack Car?
As of Sept. 30, 2020, positive train control (PTC) is in operation or revenue service demonstration (RSD) on 99.6 percent of the 57,537 route miles subject to the federal mandate, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) said.
In this edition: Historic Marco Polo Pullman Car Arrives at Southeastern Railway Museum, Feds Contribute $18.2 Million to Trenton Transit Center Rehab Project and New York’s MTA Says ‘Apocalyptic Scenario’ Looming Without $12 Billion Federal Bailout.
When it comes to watching trains, Folkston is a classic. The South Georgia city has long been a favorite for railfans, and it remains so in the COVID-19 era.