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Amtrak revives famous viewing carriages – just in time for the New England autumn

Anyone who has more than a passing interest in the USA as a destination will already be aware of the joys of autumn in New England. The "Fall" - to use the American term - is a paintbox extravaganza which daubs the region's trees in many …

Amtrak bringing back 1950s glass-domed train in time for leaf peeping

Amtrak's "Great Dome" car will be available to check out beautiful New England scenery beginning in August. From Aug. 11 to Sept. 23, the rail car will be available on Downeaster trains that run through Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts …

Amtrak revives classic 1950s glass-domed train

It is the charming 1950s train that boasts a glass roof, allowing passengers to gaze unhindered at the landscape. Amtrak has announced that it is bringing back its classic glass-dome railway service on two of America's most scenic routes later this …

Twenty-Four Hours on an Amtrak to Philly: a Horror Story, an Adventure Yarn, and a Lesson About Embracing Life’s Rails

"The eleven-thirty Amtrak Silver Star bound for Tampa and Miami," announces a voice at Grand Central Station. Then Al Pacino shoots like seventeen people to death before being killed himself, his body sliding down the dull silver hull of a …

NJ Transit, Amtrak trains delayed by gas leak near station

NJ Transit and Amtrak trains face extensive delays from a temporary suspension of service Tuesday morning due to a gas leak near the Rahway train station. The suspension has been lifted, but residual delays of up to 45 minutes, NJ Transit spokeswoman Lisa …

Hearing On Washington Amtrak Derailment Zeroes In On Problematic Curves

The engineer operating the doomed Amtrak 501 train traveling from Seattle to Portland on Dec. 18 last year told investigators the train had a different control panel and displays than what he was used to. The morning of the trip, the engineer planned to …

Driver Seriously Injured In Newark Amtrak Train Collision

NEWARK (KPIX 5) — A motorist was seriously injured Sunday morning when a minivan crashed into an Amtrak train on Cedar Boulevard, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. It was the second serious train collision in the Bay Area to shut down …

Neo-Nazi pleads guilty to terrorism charge after armed Amtrak attack

A Neo-Nazi who stopped an Amtrak train in Nebraska and threatened deputies with a handgun has plead guilty to federal terrorism-related charges. Taylor Michael Wilson told a judge he was high on drugs when he stopped the train using an emergency brake,  …

Amtrak train hits pedestrian

ENCINITAS (KGTV) - A man lying on railroad tracks was struck by an Amtrak train and hospitalized Saturday morning. San Diego County Sheriff's Transit Enforcement Unit responded to a train versus pedestrian collision at 7:20 p.m. Friday along the …

Five revelations from the fatal Amtrak, CSX crash investigation

Amtrak San Joaquins Extends Service To ‘Battle of The Bay’ Baseball Game

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY (CBS13) — Good news for A’s and Giant’s fans in the San Joaquin Valley! Amtrak San Joaquins will run a special event train to the Battle of the Bay game between the Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants on July 22. In a press release, …

Local White Supremacist Caught Hijacking an Amtrak Pleads Guilty

Taylor Michael Wilson, 26, who tried to hijack an Amtrak train while carrying a loaded gun, has cut a deal with federal prosecutors. The St. Charles resident pleaded guilty this morning in Nebraska to a single count of threatening to "wreck, derail, …

Letter: Off the rails and no longer off the record – Amtrak

Submitted by David Anderson. Why does it take a disaster to discover dereliction of duty? Perhaps because we “live in a pond inhabited by large sharks”, meekly having subscribed to our subservient role as obedient customers in a world of corporate giants …

O’Ban says parties responsible for Amtrak 501 derailment need to be held accountable

Submitted by Sen. Steve O’Ban’s Office Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-University Place, issued the following statement in response to the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) two-day investigative hearing into rail safety and the Dec. 18, 2017, derailment …

Correction - Amtrak

A front-page article in Wednesday’s edition of the Havre Daily News about rail advocates urge action to protect long-distance trains misreported that Amtrak eliminated services for private car owners. Eliminating services for private car owners was …

Missouri man pleads guilty to terrorism charge for stopping Amtrak train in Nebraska

A 26-year-old Missouri man pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge Thursday for bringing an Amtrak train to a stop in southwest Nebraska last October and sending passengers into a panic. Taylor M. Wilson, of St. Charles, Missouri, also pleaded guilty to …

NTSB Quizzes Officials on Deadly Washington Amtrak Train Wreck

Federal safety investigators on Tuesday questioned transportation officials about last year’s Amtrak train derailment south of Seattle that killed three people and injured dozens, focusing some questions on the curve where the train derailed. The Amtrak …

Person struck and killed by Amtrak train Wednesday evening

A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday evening near the New Carrollton stop. The incident, which happened around 8 p.m., caused delays for the roughly 100 riders who were aboard. The train was coming from D.C. The incident remains …

Amtrak says new focus on safety will make rail travel safer for all

Amtrak officials told federal ­investigators Wednesday that two recent fatal crashes had prompted an unprecedented focus on safety for the railroad. The company said it has long had programs that encourage employees to report safety issues, had rules …

Gettysburg National Military Park Announces Texas Painter as August Artist in Residence

GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIAL, US, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GETTYSBURG, PA -- The Gettysburg National Military Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and the Gettysburg Foundation announced today …

VIRGIN VOYAGES PRESCRIBES ‘VITAMIN SEA’ EXPERIENCES FOR ALL SAILORS

GENOA, Italy, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin today revealed renderings and animations of nine new public spaces of the company’s first ship, as well as innovative …

VIRGIN VOYAGES NAMES FIRST SHIP AND BANS SINGLE-USE PLASTICS FOR SAILORS

GENOA, Italy, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced that the company will eliminate the use of sailor facing single-use plastics as part of its aim to create …

Pittsburgh International Airport Selects World-Renowned Architectural and Engineering Firms with Local Ties to ...

PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following months of research, technical and creative presentations, interviews and evaluations, the Allegheny County Airport Authority today announced the architectural and engineering firms selected to design …

What South Carolina Can Do to Improve Abysmal Road Safety Record

COLUMBIA, SC, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent study from WalletHub, South Carolina fared poorly. The study ranked states based on a number of safety-related issues, including climate disasters, on-the-job injuries and road safety. Overall, …

mycloud Hospitality Hotel Software Supporting Smaller Businesses to Cut Their Costs

Salt Spring Island’s Wisteria Guest House has become the latest business to benefit from the mycloud Hospitality platform. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The mycloud Hospitality platform is designed to …

HOTEL announces Executive Title Changes

MEXICO CITY, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, S.A.B. Of C.V. (BMV:HOTEL) ("HOTEL" or "the Company"), one of the leading companies in the hotel industry in Mexico, announces the following management team …

HOTEL reports 28% and 21% growth in Total Revenues and EBITDA respectively for 2Q18

MEXICO CITY, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:HOTEL) (“HOTEL” or “the Company”), announced its consolidated results for the second quarter (“2Q18”) ended June 30th, 2018. Figures are expressed in Mexican Pesos, …

Summer Fun Guide's 10 Must-See Natural Attractions in Ontario

TORONTO, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summer Fun Guide (https://www.summerfunguide.ca/), Ontario's online tourism directory, lists thousands of things to do and places to stay in Ontario including a whole category of Attractions. …

The Rum Lab releases the launch of the Miami Rum Congress

As the Premier Rum event focus on Education and Premiumization. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rum Lab has announced their newest event titled the Miami Rum Congress that will take place on February 7th and …

International Expeditions Launches Costa Rica to Panama Adventure Cruise

HELENA, Ala., July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Expeditions, a pioneer in upscale experiential adventure, has announced a new Costa Rica to Panama Cruise aboard the yacht Panorama featuring stops in seven wildlife hotspots along the Pacific …

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Enhancements to its Norwegian Cruise Line Brand’s 2019 and 2020 Itinerary ...

Norwegian Joy to sail Alaska voyages beginning spring 2019 Norwegian Spirit to redeploy seasonally to China in summer 2020 Norwegian Pearl, Jewel and Jade to expand brand’s presence in Europe, Australia and Asia in 2019 Company expects to raise full year …

RED Mountain puts a stake in the ground for affordability just 2 mins from the Chair…

ROSSLAND, B.C., July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a season of serious excitement, RED Mountain Resort, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, has yet another exciting announcement: It’s called Nowhere Special. And it’s a hostel. Wait. A what? “ …

Hallet Oak Gallery Student Show featuring Satori Davis, Award- Winning Artist

Saturday, July 28, 2018 2 PM - 4 PM HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hallet Oak Gallery Student Show Satori Davis, Award- Winning Artist Saturday, July 28, 2018 2 PM – 4 PM Hallet Oak Gallery is …

Huazhu Group Schedules Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Release on August 22, 2018 U.S. Eastern Time

SHANGHAI, China, July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huazhu Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) (“Huazhu” or the “Company”) a leading and fast-growing multi-brand hotel group in China, today announced that it will schedule to release unaudited financial results for …

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS RENTAL SCAM PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE PUBLISHED

Car rental fraud victim exposes crucial photographic proof to show humanity the shocking subsequent vehicle damage used as part of highly-refined theft scam FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

CSA Balloons Offering Personalized Balloons for Festivals, Fairs, Food Trucks and Summer Events Throughout the USA

CSA Balloons, a leading North American custom-printed logo balloons company, has announced that they will be providing balloons to summer attractions in the US. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Perfect …

Avidbots Neo Intelligent Floor Cleaning Robots to be Deployed at Changi Airport in Singapore

KITCHENER, ON, CANADA, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KITCHENER, ON / July 17, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / - Avidbots Corp. today announced that Singapore’s Changi Airport will be deploying Avidbots Neo floor cleaning robots to …

ANOTHER FIRST FOR EPICAN

Kingston’s 1st Cannabis Store Opens its doors KINGSTON, JAMAICA, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANOTHER FIRST FOR EPICAN KIngston’s 1st Cannabis Store Opens its doors They say where there’s smoke there’s fire! Last night Epican ( …

Explore Indonesia’s Unique Spices with Chef Raymond Siek

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To say The Ritz-Carlton, Bali’s Executive Chef Raymond Siek is passionate about food would be a serious understatement. From the quality and freshness of the ingredients to the …