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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengers21h
Recapping a busy week out of the Federal Railroad Administration, a ribbon-cutting in Seattle, and a final call for public comments on Amtrak’s proposed reorganization plan - plus the latest and greatest in transportation news. See you on board! twp.ai/9ObUiQ
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Amtrak
@AmtrakOct 23
shift 2 of 3. who's ready to clock in and lock in? 😈
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 23
One week left to submit your comments on Amtrak's proposed reorganization. For more: twp.ai/9Obh0e

One Week Left: Tell Amtrak What You Think

Should Amtrak reorganize?

news.railpassengers.org
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 23
There has been a lot of talk over the years about the ocean's impact on the coastal tracks in Southern California as weather patterns grow more and more unpredictable. A couple of recent YouTube videos show just how much damage is being done. twp.ai/9ObSlA

Towering Waves Slam Amtrak Train as Super El Niño Batters California (Video)

A viral clip from inside the Pacific Surfliner shows a massive El Niño-fueled wave smash into the train as billions in coastal rail defenses hang in the balance.

surfer.com
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 22
While still hoping to get a deal approved, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava isn't quite there yet for Brightline's Coastal Link commuter rail plan. [Gift Article] twp.ai/9ObRoQ

Brightline’s plan for commuter rail faces friction from Miami-Dade’s mayor

Brightline thought a deal was close. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says better terms are needed for the county.

miamiherald.com
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 22
The FRA has launched an interactive Metrics & Standards-based passenger rail performance dashboard! Check it out: twp.ai/9ObSjq
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Amtrak New Era of Rail
@AmtrakNewEraOct 22
Join us at a New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study Public Open House to learn more & share your feedback. 11/4: South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, RI 11/5: Thrive55+ (Groton Senior Center) - Groton, CT Drop in between 4:30-7:30 PM! newhavenprovidencestudy.com/…
New Haven to Providence Public Open House Poster. 11/4: South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, RI 11/5: Thrive55+ (Groton Senior Center) - Groton, CT Drop in between 4:30-7:30 PM! https://newhavenprovidencestudy.com/engagement-resources

ALT New Haven to Providence Public Open House Poster. 11/4: South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, RI 11/5: Thrive55+ (Groton Senior Center) - Groton, CT Drop in between 4:30-7:30 PM! https://newhavenprovidencestudy.com/engagement-resources

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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 21
The grant money, through the FRA's CRISI program and funded by the IIJA, will be used to completely replace five aging rail bridges between NOLA and Baton Rouge - a necessary step in hopes of bringing passenger rail service between the two cities. twp.ai/9ObUqW
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Amtrak
@AmtrakOct 21
it’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it 😮‍💨
View from an Amtrak Coach seat overlooking the Manhattan Bridge and New York City skyline, with overlaid white text reading, \u201COfficially made it through a whole trip in the Quiet Car without talking on speakerphone. You never know how strong you truly are until being strong is your only choice.\u201D

ALT View from an Amtrak Coach seat overlooking the Manhattan Bridge and New York City skyline, with overlaid white text reading, \u201COfficially made it through a whole trip in the Quiet Car without talking on speakerphone. You never know how strong you truly are until being strong is your only choice.\u201D

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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 21
Aiming for a public opening in 2032, shovels are officially in the ground for LA Metro's latest light rail expansion through the heart of East San Fernando Valley twp.ai/9ObUqv

Metro Breaks Ground on Van Nuys Blvd. Rail Major Construction - Streetsblog Los Angeles

The new 6.5 mile $4 billion Metro light rail line will be located in the middle of Ventura Boulevard from Pacoima to Van Nuys. Construction is expected to be completed in 2031.

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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 21
With love. twp.ai/9ObUfX
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Amtrak
@AmtrakOct 21
we know you’re excited about Glee coming back but please don’t do a cappella on the train
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 20
Amtrak's Mardi Gras is adding a temporary stop in Ocean Springs, MS to celebrate the 48th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival next month. twp.ai/9ObYs7

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras route adds temporary stop on Mississippi Coast. See timing, details.

The popular route between New Orleans and Mobile already stops in the Mississippi cities of Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula.

nola.com
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 20
Track work under DC Union Station began last Friday and is expected to last until the 25th, affecting Amtrak and VRE service coming in and out of the station from the south. twp.ai/9ObYs3

Amtrak and VRE closures to last 9 days between DC and Virginia

Check what to know about service through Oct. 25.

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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 20
In a city built on "make no little plans", Chicago-based Metra has released its 60-page draft Systemwide Network Plan that looks to transform one of the business commuter rail networks in the country into a 7-day regional rail system For more: twp.ai/9ObYpY

Metra report envisions future of Chicago-area rail service - Trains

CHICAGO — Metra’s own plan for offering rail service to O’Hare Airport, as well as its vision of more frequent, all-day regional rail service, is part of a draft version of a Systemwide Network Plan...

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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 20
Hiawatha West just took a major step towards reality. twp.ai/9ObYs8

Amtrak extension to Madison on track with $218M in federal funds

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that a Federal Railroad Administration program would provide more than $218 million for the final design and construction of...

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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 19
Could the third time be the charm for a Wilmington (MA) Town Meeting vote on a multifamily housing zoning district - this time with a lawsuit from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell hanging over their heads? twp.ai/9ObYov

Wilmington Town Meeting to consider MBTA Communities again

After voters at Town Meeting twice rejected a proposed multifamily housing zoning district to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, Wilmington is poised to vote on the district for a third time in a...

lowellsun.com
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Amtrak New Era of Rail
@AmtrakNewEraOct 19
Over 400 engineering and construction management students visited our Connecticut River Bridge Project. They saw firsthand how construction is progressing with tours of the structural steel assembly yard, drilled shaft work platforms, and more 🎉
Amtrak and its construction contractor recently welcomed more than 400 civil engineering and construction management college students to tour the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project as part of The Moles Annual Student Day.

ALT Amtrak and its construction contractor recently welcomed more than 400 civil engineering and construction management college students to tour the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project as part of The Moles Annual Student Day.

Amtrak and its construction contractor recently welcomed more than 400 civil engineering and construction management college students to tour the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project as part of The Moles Annual Student Day.

ALT Amtrak and its construction contractor recently welcomed more than 400 civil engineering and construction management college students to tour the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project as part of The Moles Annual Student Day.

Amtrak spoke with students at a career fair following the bridge visit.

ALT Amtrak spoke with students at a career fair following the bridge visit.

Amtrak and its construction contractor recently welcomed more than 400 civil engineering and construction management college students to tour the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project as part of The Moles Annual Student Day.

ALT Amtrak and its construction contractor recently welcomed more than 400 civil engineering and construction management college students to tour the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project as part of The Moles Annual Student Day.

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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 17
Not all transportation measures are created equal, but we have you covered with our handy voting guide to get you up to speed and ready for Election Day. twp.ai/9Ob9ge
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Utah Rail Passengers Association retweeted
Rail Passengers Association@RailPassengersOct 16
The Hotline is back from its two-week hiatus, and we are recapping the week with pieces from Jim & Sean - plus all the news that's fit to print. See you onboard! twp.ai/9Ob9ql
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