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icarussmith20

Oct 28, 20202 min read

New York City mayor asks residents to avoid traveling out of state during the holidays

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told residents on Tuesday to avoid traveling out of state during the holidays as the city responds to...

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icarussmith20

Oct 27, 20202 min read

Telematics joint venture to boost US rail freight

USA: Operators Norfolk Southern, Genesee & Wyoming and Watco have joined wagon manufacturer TrinityRail and leasing company GATX Corp in...

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icarussmith20

Oct 23, 20209 min read

Amtrak 2035: Does Amtrak Finally Have a Strong Plan Against Airlines?

With momentum on its side, Amtrak unveiled its grand plan for Amtrak System 2035, which it believes will be a sustainable system as prior...

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icarussmith20

Oct 21, 20203 min read

US roads and railways humming with more freight on the move at last

US surface transport numbers for September – both for truck and intermodal traffic – show gains that point to a continuing recovery of...

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icarussmith20

Oct 20, 20202 min read

House GOP write letter to Amtrak CEO questioning Joe Biden's campaign train tour

WASHINGTON – House Republicans said they will push an inquiry into Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s use of an Amtrak charter...

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icarussmith20

Oct 20, 20202 min read

U.S. railroad Amtrak sees travel down 70% in 2021 - CEO

WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Amtrak will tell lawmakers on Wednesday the U.S. passenger railroad expects travel...

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icarussmith20

Oct 18, 20201 min read

Alan S. Boyd, Nation’s First Transportation Chief, Dies at 98

Lyndon B. Johnson chose him to lead a new department integrating vast air, sea and land systems. He also led Amtrak and the Illinois...

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icarussmith20

Oct 18, 20202 min read

CDC issues ‘strong recommendation’ for mask mandate on airplanes, trains

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued a “strong recommendation” that all passengers and employees on...

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