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The latest passenger rail and transit news

A locomotive’s-eye view up the East Coast
Amtrak reorganization scrutinized by House Transportation Committee
Amtrak's Hoosier State threatened
NARP's Thanksgiving Train Travel Tips
Caltrans doubles bike capacity on San Joaquin and Capitol Corridor trains
Advocates to Hold Event Monday in Johnstown
A changing climate, political and otherwise, in Sandy's wake
Improving transportation safety for seniors
East Coast transportation network staggering back to full service
As Airlines Raise Fees, Their Subsidy Advantage over Trains Grows
Transit and the modern sports stadium
Amtrak sets yet another ridership record
NARP defends passenger trains on CNN
NARP responds to attack on Midwest trains in Chicago Tribune
Big rig truck collides with Amtrak's San Joaquin
A Travel Network Gap is Bridged in DC
Four steps to improve long distance service in the U.S.
How long distance trains compete
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"The Rail Passenger Association's recognition of the essential work done by SMART-TD members aboard Amtrak during this difficult period is appreciated. The Golden Spike Award serves as a testament to the compassion and dedication our conductors, assistant conductors and other workers exhibit constantly through times both ordinary and extraordinary."

Jeremy Ferguson, SMART-TD President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.

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