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  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    RIPTA moves proposed bus hub next to train station into design phase

    RIPTA on Thursday said the board of directors officially authorized the next step in moving its bus hub out of Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority said the next phase includes design, engineering and pricing. The …

    Source: WJAR - Rhode Island - Center-right
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    Guest article: Amtrak board greenlights next step in reorganization process

    Amtrak’s Board of Directors has voted to take the next step in a massive overhaul of its legal and operational structure. If enacted, the creation of three distinct subsidiaries within a larger umbrella organization would be the biggest shift in strategy …

    Source: Whitefish Pilot - Montana - Pending
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    Amtrak to revamp corporate structure

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak's Board of Directors is advancing a preliminary plan to modernize the railroad's corporate structure. The proposal, developed by Amtrak management, is being released for public feedback before a final plan is considered …

    Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Police identify man who was struck, killed by train in New Hampshire

    Amtrak train from Portland, Maine, hits and kills man in Plaistow, New Hampshire Police have identified the victim, a 33-year-old Massachusetts man PLAISTOW, N.H. —A Massachusetts man was killed Thursday afternoon after being hit by an Amtrak train in …

    Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    WA: Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland service indefinitely

    Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is on hold indefinitely after a fire tore through a vacant warehouse near the Oregon train station last week. Almost all northbound train traffic has been restricted, Amtrak said in a statement, due to damage …

    Source: Mass Transit - Pending
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    PA: Amtrak adds second train connecting Pittsburgh and New York: Here’s what to know

    Taking the train from the Steel City to the Big Apple, the City of Brotherly Love, and other stops will soon be easier thanks to upgrades from Amtrak. Outgoing President Roger Harris confirmed that Amtrak will add a second Pennsylvanian service during a  …

    Source: Mass Transit - Pending
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    CA: Riders increasing on Amtrak, Coaster trains in San Diego County, report shows

    The number of passengers on Amtrak’s San Diego-serving Pacific Surfliner increased by 38.1% this year, as trains returned to pre-COVID service levels for the first time, according to a new report. The detailed report covers traffic for January through …

    Source: Mass Transit - Pending
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    Panel Wary Of $10M Award For Amtrak Counterclaim Distress

    By P.J. D'Annunzio ( August 11, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT) -- A Pennsylvania Superior Court panel on Tuesday appeared skeptical that Amtrak should be held liable for emotional trauma suffered by a former engineer from the fallout of a 2015 train derailment, …

    Source: Law360 - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Amtrak train catches fire approaching Meridian Union Station

    MERIDIAN – Emergency crews responded to Meridian Union Station on Monday afternoon after leaves and tree limbs caught in the brakes of an Amtrak train sparked a small fire as the train approached the station, according to Lauderdale County Emergency …

    Source: Darkhorse Press - Mississippi - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Plaistow man struck, killed by train

    PLAISTOW, N.H. — A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday afternoon near Blossom Road, according to Plaistow police. Plaistow Police and Fire Departments responded at about 1:39 p.m. to a 911 call reporting that a person had been struck by …

    Source: Eagle-Tribune - Massachusetts - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Blaze disrupts Amtrak service

    PORTLAND — A warehouse fire near Portland's Amtrak station is causing significant disruptions to Cascades rail service between Seattle and Portland, with some trains replaced by buses and others canceled. Amtrak says the fire has restricted train …

    Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Amtrak train traffic from Portland to Seattle suspended due to warehouse fire near tracks

    Seattle, WA. - Safety concerns and collapse risks following a massive warehouse fire north of Portland have disrupted Amtrak train service between Seattle and Portland. Restrictive measures are in place because investigators fear train vibrations could …

    Source: KIRO 7 - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Amtrak service suspension between Seattle, Portland extended through Aug. 14

    SEATTLE - After originally announcing that its service between Seattle and Portland would be suspended through Monday, Amtrak is extending the suspension through Friday, Aug. 14, due to a "track obstruction."  The suspension is in place because …

    Source: FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Pittsburgh will get a new Amtrak train with route to New York City

    Aug. 7, 2026, 5:51 a.m. ET Amtrak plans to add a second daily train service between Pittsburgh and New York. The new route is expected to begin sometime in 2026. Currently, one daily train runs from Pittsburgh to New York, taking about nine and a half …

    Source: The Beaver County Times - Pennsylvania - Pending
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Daily Catch reporter discusses Rhinecliff Amtrak 'open house' showcasing upgrade plans

    As a recent Amtrak and New York State Department of Transportation open house made clear, long-awaited updates to the Rhinecliff rail station appear to be on track. Hudson/Catskill Sam Dingman discussed with Claire Greenburger, of The Daily Catch, what …

    Source: WAMC - New York - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Vijay Prashad on Imperialism and the Contemporary Left | Q&A w/ Class Unity on “Washington Bullets” (Transcript)

    CLASS UNITY | TRANSCRIPT Vijay Prashad on Imperialism and the Contemporary Left Class Unity recently spoke with Indian historian and journalist Vijay Prashad about his book Washington Bullets: A History of the CIA, Coups, and Assassinations and the …

    Source: Class Unity - Pending
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Amtrak train brake fire extinguished quickly, no injuries reported

    MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Emergency crews responded Monday to Union Station after smoke was reported underneath an Amtrak train. Officials said debris — including old limbs and leaves — had built up inside the train’s brakes, causing them to catch fire as …

    Source: WTOK - Mississippi - Pending
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Amtrak completes accessibility improvements at Huntingdon Station

    Rail News Home Passenger Rail 8/10/2026 Rail News: Passenger Rail Amtrak is currently modernizing stations and increasing accessibility across its network. Photo – Shutterstock/George Sheldon Amtrak has completed a $3.5 million update of …

    Source: Progressive Railroading - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland service indefinitely

    Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is on hold indefinitely after a fire tore through a vacant warehouse near the Oregon train station last week. Almost all northbound train traffic has been restricted, Amtrak said in a statement, due to damage …

    Source: The Columbian - Washington State - Neutral

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