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Published on Sep 14, 2026

Downed Amtrak wires disrupted service on several SEPTA Regional Rail lines

SEPTA had suspended service on three Regional Rail lines due to downed Amtrak wires at the 16th Street Junction. Service on the Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase and Manayunk/Norristown lines was suspended while repairs are underway. The outages lasted …

Source: NBC 10 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Sep 14, 2026

SEPTA resumes service on all Regional Rail lines following downed Amtrak wires in North Philadelphia

SEPTA says it has suspended service on three of its Regional Rail lines on Monday morning due to downed Amtrak wires in North Philadelphia. WPVI PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA has resumed all service on its Regional Rail after downed Amtrak wires caused some …

Source: 6 ABC Action News - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Sep 14, 2026

Up to 7 Inches of Rain Hits Northeast as Airport and Amtrak Services Are Disrupted

Severe flash flooding in the northeastern United States temporarily shut the departures terminal at Tweed New Haven Airport and caused major disruption to Amtrak services between New York and Boston after parts of coastal Connecticut received extraordinary …

Source: Rus Tourism News - Neutral
Published on Sep 14, 2026

Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train

CUMBERLAND — A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train late Sunday near the railroad crossing at Baltimore Street and Queen City Drive, CSX confirmed Monday. Cumberland Police Department Lt. Barry Fickes wrote in a release that just after 9 p.m …

Source: Cumberland Times-News - Maryland - Pending
Published on Sep 14, 2026

Amtrak Trains Between Boston, New York Disrupted Due to Flooding

(Bloomberg) -- Nearly all Amtrak trains between New York and Boston were canceled Sunday after flash flooding left high water and debris along the route. “Due to flooding near New Haven, CT, train service has been disrupted while railroad crews inspect …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Sep 13, 2026

Amtrak service will officially resume between Chicago and the Quad Cities for the first time in nearly 50 years

Chicago’s rail connections are getting a major addition—though passengers will have to wait a few more years before climbing aboard. Illinois has finally secured the funding needed to restore Amtrak service between Chicago and the Quad Cities, per The …

Source: Time Out - Neutral
Published on Sep 13, 2026

Amtrak's Headphones Rule Takes Effect As Passenger Discovers Cafe Cart Loophole

In the airline world, carriers have been applauded for enforcing headphone rules. Take United Airlines as an example. Under its new rule, United Airlines can kick a passenger off a flight for refusing to wear headphones. Amtrak has established headphone …

Source: The Travel - Neutral
Published on Sep 14, 2026

Report Examines NJ TRANSIT Reliability, Funding Challenges

The Garden State Initiative (GSI) released a new report, “NJ Transit: An Economic Analysis of Reliability, Funding, and Reform,” which found that while Amtrak-owned infrastructure contributes to service disruptions, New Jersey’s commuter rail system also …

Source: METRO Magazine - California - Pending
Published on Sep 14, 2026

New Garden State Initiative report says NJ Transit needs performance-based review, not just more funding

The Garden State Initiative (GSI) has unveiled a new report—NJ Transit: An Economic Analysis of Reliability, Funding and Reform—finding that while Amtrak-owned infrastructure contributes to service disruptions, New Jersey's commuter rail system also …

Source: Mass Transit - Pending
Published on Sep 12, 2026

Woman hit, killed by Amtrak train, officials say

Woman hit, killed by Amtrak train, officials say RALEIGH, N.C. —One person was hit and killed by an Amtrak train Friday night in Raleigh. Raleigh police responded around 8:45 p.m. to Beryl Road and Powell Street after receiving a report about a person …

Source: WXII 12 - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Sep 14, 2026

UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian struck by train

CUMBERLAND — A city man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train late Sunday near the railroad crossing at Baltimore Street and Queen City Drive, Cumberland Police said. The victim was identified Monday morning as Michael Stanton Lyden, 63. × Javascript is …

Source: Cumberland Times-News - Maryland - Pending
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30

SEATTLE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Your train ride across the Pacific Northwest is getting a major upgrade this fall. WSDOT announced during a Puget Sound Regional Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, that a newly-enhanced fleet will start running on …

Source: KPUG 1170 - Washington State - Pending
Published on Sep 14, 2026

Heartland Flyer funded through 2027, will need Oklahoma lawmakers' support beyond

The Heartland Flyer is Oklahoma's only major passenger rail line, and it's been on the budgetary chopping block the past few years. At last week's Oklahoma Department of Transportation meeting, officials said they have funding to keep trains …

Source: KGOU - Oklahoma - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 11, 2026

18-year-old killed in Amtrak train collision near Harlem

BLAINE COUNTY, Mont. – An 18-year-old woman in a pickup truck was hit and killed by an Amtrak train near Harlem on Wednesday. Montana Highway Patrol said the woman was driving north on Thirty Mile Road west of Harlem, failed to yield to an eastbound Amtrak …

Source: KTMF - Montana - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 11, 2026

As Amtrak seeks to expand, restructure rail service, congressional support remains a question

Dive Brief: The Amtrak Board of Directors agreed on July 30 to establish a committee focused on expanding the passenger railroad across the country. The committee will help guide development of new routes, additional train frequencies and strategic …

Source: Smart Cities Dive - Pending
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Report: Amtrak has little to do with NJ Transit’s reliability

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. A report has found that NJ Transit’s reliability has little to do with Amtrak and that a bigger budget has not …

Source: WHYY FM - Pennsylvania - Public Broadcaster
Published on 04:12 GMT

Santa Barbara In September: Whale Watching Peaks, Wine Harvest Opens, Hotels Stay Pricey

The window to see blue whales off the Santa Barbara coast is closing at the end of this month, the Santa Ynez wine harvest is releasing its earliest new vintages in recent memory, and the Labor Day crowds have cleared — but travelers counting on September …

Source: Travelers Today - Neutral
Published on Sep 14, 2026

What to know about the Chicago White Sox stadium proposal

White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia’s company, Canal Edge LLC, has proposed a mixed-use development called the Railyards as the site for a new White Sox stadium, which would be built where an Amtrak railyard now operates. The rail company is …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Amtrak’s $6B Baltimore tunnel project moves closer to a faster Northeast Corridor

Construction activity is accelerating on Amtrak’s $6-billion Baltimore & Potomac (B&P) Tunnel Replacement Program, one of the most ambitious rail infrastructure projects in North America. The project will eliminate one of the most notorious …

Source: ConstructConnect - Pending

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

Try Transit Week Encourages Virginians to Explore Public Transportation, September 14 – 18

RICHMOND, Va. - Virginians are encouraged to hop onboard their local public transportation system during Try Transit Week, a statewide celebration of Virginia’s 41 transit agencies and the connections they make possible across the Commonwealth from …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

Special Weekend Train Schedules Planned for WALK Bridge Construction for September 12, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Metro-North Railroad, and Amtrak today reminded customers that trains will operate on modified schedules with reduced service between New Haven and New York on select weekends from September 12 through …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 21:47 GMT

Governor Lamont Announces Additional Shore Line East Rail Service Coming on October 5

Four New Weekday Trains Being Added To Close Gap in the Existing Schedule (HARTFORD, CT) – CTDOT and Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming days additional trains will be added to the weekday schedule of CTrail’s Shore Line East rail …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

Governor Lamont Announces Additional Shore Line East Rail Service Coming on October 5

Four New Weekday Trains Being Added To Close Gap in the Existing Schedule (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming days additional trains will be added to the weekday schedule of CTrail’s Shore Line East rail service that …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Honoring HR Leadership: American Express’s Monique Herena and HiBob’s Nirit Peled-Muntz Take Top Honors

Monique Herena Named 2026 HR Executive of the Year Nirit Peled-Muntz Named 2026 HR Leader of Distinction WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The editors at HR Executive, the premier global media company covering strategic issues in HR …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 15:16 GMT

St. Cyprian Food Pantry Volunteers Celebrate Chicago Christmas Tradition Aboard Amtrak Carol Train

St. Cyprian Food Pantry volunteers celebrated Chicago's holiday season with fellowship, music, and community connection aboard the Amtrak Christmas Carol Train ROCKFORD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Volunteers from …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

Amtrak Tickets Now Available to the New York State Fair

Governor Kathy Hochul, in collaboration with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from The Great New York State Fair. Daily train service allows State Fair …

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 02:19 GMT

JOINT STATEMENT FROM NJ TRANSIT PRESIDENT & CEO KRIS KOLLURI AND AMTRAK PRESIDENT ROGER HARRIS

June 26, 2026 NEWARK, NJ – The following is a joint statement from NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri and Amtrak President Roger Harris: We are pleased to announce that NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak are moving forward with initial construction for the …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 04:18 GMT

Lux Travel DMC integriert das Turtle Conservation Centre in maßgeschneiderte Vietnam-Reisen

Der Vietnam-Spezialist prüft eine verantwortungsvolle Wildlife-Erfahrung in Cúc Phương und verbindet Naturschutz mit authentischen Reiseerlebnissen. HANOI, VIETNAM, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lux Travel DMC hat das Turtle …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 04:03 GMT

Five Reputable Electric Grill Manufacturers in 2026: Driving Smart Outdoor Cooking Innovation

A Look at How Leading Brands Are Advancing Temperature Control and Energy Efficiency CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YUYAO, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA — SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | MANUFACTURING & TRADE | LIGHT …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 02:00 GMT

Alike Launches Build-Your-Own Tourist Passes for Sydney and Melbourne

Alike expands into Australia with build-your-own passes for Sydney and Melbourne, letting travellers pick only the attractions they want. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alike, the AI-powered social travel …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

GBK hosts another spectacular Gift Lounge honoring EMMY® Nominees & Presenters

Television stars, EMMY® Nominees, Presenters, and past winners came together to receive over $100,000 in gifts in honor of their accomplishments HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hollywood’s awards season …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Ascendant Holidays Encourages Early Vacation Planning to Expand RCI Exchange Opportunities

As demand for popular destinations continues to grow, the company highlights how early planning can help members explore more travel opportunities. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vacation planning has become …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Kazor signs with Story Bridge Agency to Bring New Book 'KARMA HAPPENS' to market

Kazor signs with Story Bridge Agency to bring the new book " Stories of the Mystery Trust Vol. 2 KARMA HAPPENS" to market TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kazor, the writer formerly known as CP Kazor, …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Cottonwood Art Festival Reveals Fall 2026 Commemorative Poster Featuring Tony Paraná's Circle of Life

Original mixed-media work created for the festival explores presence, transformation and the journey toward becoming different versions of ourselves. RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cottonwood Art Festival has …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

Travel Trends Podcast Launches Season 8 and New Monthly Travel Industry Report

Listener-led season begins with Polar Expedition cruising and expands into wellness travel, culinary tourism, marketing strategy, travel distribution, AI & more TORONTO, ON, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Travel Trends …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

Mexico Puts Community Tourism at the Center of Its Next Chapter

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New national initiative connects travelers with ecotourism, outdoor adventure, Indigenous communities, culinary traditions and creative experiences across the states of Oaxaca, …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:47 GMT

Katie Hornor Turns Rare Mother-Daughter Camino Journey Into a Timely Leadership Keynote

International speaker uses 116-kilometer pilgrimage to challenge the belief that meaningful achievement requires constant exhaustion ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International keynote speaker and award- …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

Cabo.Luxury Launches New Website for Private Villa Rentals in Los Cabos

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cabo.Luxury, a new website for private villa stays, brings together properties in Palmilla, Pedregal, Puerto Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, the Los Cabos …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:29 GMT

South Bank, Grace Bay Resorts in Turks & Caicos Featured by TheLuxeList.com

Interview spotlight with Nikheel Advani of Grace Bay Resorts on new additions, residential-style stays and the evolving luxury experience at South Bank FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Luxe List, an …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

Folio.YVR Issue 43 Leads with Holborn's Skyline-Redefining Georgia + Abbott Tower, Chanel, Chaumet & Chan Hon Goh

Canada's West Coast excels in luxury real estate, high jewellery, ballet, fashion styling, menswear, boutique hotels, and luxury bridal coverage. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

$15,000 AmaWaterways Luxury Cruise Headlines IPT Sunset Polo™ USA–Thailand Celebration at Morven Park

Sunset Polo, Thai cultural dances, a celebrity DJ, pageant titleholders & a drone finale unite to benefit We Will Survive Cancer. LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IPT Sunset Polo™ under the lights, two …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ART WEEK INVITES AUDIENCES TO MEET THE ARTISTS BEHIND THE CANVAS

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (September 14, 2026) – With just two months to go before Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, an immersive celebration of art, culture …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Boat Rental Boca Raton: RoadRunner Offers All-Inclusive Pontoon Rentals for Lake Boca

Self-drive pontoon rentals include gas, a cooler, floating mat, safety gear and local route guidance for Lake Boca and Intracoastal adventures. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Experience Japanese Craftsmanship Through Travel: Cultural Experience Brand 'FUJI JAPAN Nara' Opens

From discovering Japanese knife culture to making an original knife by hand, FUJI JAPAN Nara offers a new cultural experience for travelers. TOKYO, JAPAN, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TAIMATSU Inc. (Headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Nayarit Makes Its Case as Mexico’s Pacific Coast Golf Capital

Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, PGA TOUR competition and Pacific Ocean fairways make the Mexican state a compelling golf escape for U.S. and Canadian players NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When golf courses across much …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

MRMVR Enhances Reporting Framework for Overseas Property Owners in 2026

Redesigned owner statements, real-time portal access, and technology-assisted analysis give remote homeowners clearer visibility into property performance. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miami Residences Management …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Early Fall Colors, Golden Hour MashUps and Fall Festivals Offer Plenty of Reasons to Visit Golden

GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fall is arriving early in Colorado, and Golden shines in autumn with changing foliage, community celebrations, arts and culture, live music and plenty of reasons to linger a little …

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