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CP Rail purchases full control of Detroit River Rail Tunnel

“This strategic acquisition combined with our recent purchase of the CMQ (Central Maine & Quebec Railway) will further integrate the eastern part of our network and create value for our shareholders,” Creel said. The rail tunnel that connects Windsor …

Amtrak alters service to respond to decrease in ridership

Amtrak has suspended and altered several of the routes on its Thruway Bus Network that have been impacted from reduced ridership since the coronavirus pandemic began. Route 12, from Bakersfield to Victorville has been indefinitely suspended, while Route 19 …

Ontario Northland begins screening Polar Bear Express passengers

Riders on the Polar Bear Express will undergo a “health check” prior to boarding the train. The Ontario Northland Transportation Commission will be following new federal restrictions to prevent the COVID-19 spread that now apply to inter-city passenger …

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones on his journey aboard The Canadian train from Toronto to Vancouver

Over a poached egg in the grand old railway hotel Fairmont Royal York, it all started up. ‘Oh, it’s snowing, alright,’ our waiter told us. ‘How lovely,’ we replied, looking forward to a light dusting of icy crystals. By the time we got onto the Toronto …

Coronavirus update: MTA to draw on emergency funds; Amtrak, rail agencies adjust schedules

Rail News Home Security 3/19/2020 Rail News: Security The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in revenue losses and increased expenses, MTA CEO Foye said. Photo – CDC The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City tomorrow will draw …

Via Rail to resume Montreal-Toronto train service on March 3

FILE: A Via Rail train. Thane Burnett / POSTMEDIA With a blockade in eastern Ontario cleared this week, Via Rail will resume service between Montreal and Toronto and most other routes disrupted by rail blockades starting Tuesday, March 3, the company …

Wet’suwet’en solidarity protesters block CN rail lines in East Vancouver, Amtrak affected

Protesters in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and their supporters are blocking a new set of rail lines in Vancouver Saturday. Roughly 100 people gathered on the CN Rail lines crossing Renfrew Street near Grandview Highway in East …

90-year-old, hand-controlled track switching system at Toronto’s Union Station being replaced

After almost a century of utilizing a complex system of hand-controlled levers to operate the switches and signals for tracks that see about 900 train movements through Union Station on a typical weekday, Metrolinx is now turning to a computer to usher …

Amtrak considers extending Wolverine line from Chicago to Toronto

by: 24 Hour News 8 web staff Posted: Aug 9, 2019 / 11:49 AM EDT / Updated: Aug 9, 2019 / 06:50 PM EDT EAST LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — Amtrak is considering a proposal that would extend the Wolverine line’s rail service from Chicago to Toronto. The …

Amtrak exploring local train service to Toronto: Mayor Bradley

A VIA train is stopped at the Sarnia train station in this file photo. Amtrak is exploring restoring passenger rail between Michigan and Ontario on the Detroit to Toronto corridor. A joint VIA and Amtrak service between Chicago and Toronto ran through …

Amtrak explores restoring service between Detroit and Toronto

There may be a new service for residents who want to take the train to Toronto. Amtrak is exploring the restoration of the Detroit to Toronto service. In its annual report submitted to Congress that includes grant requests for 2020, the rail operator …

Flooding Causes Amtrak Trains To Stop Between D.C. And New Carrollton

Cashner Goes 7 IP, Nunez Hits 2-Run HR, O's Beat Jays 8-1Andrew Cashner pitched seven strong innings to win his third straight start, Renato Nuñez hit a two-run home run and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Saturday.

Investigators: Human error caused deadly Amtrak crash

Amtrak 'sees promise' in Detroit-Toronto corridor

The largest U.S. passenger rail system is hoping to connect its service to southwestern Ontario. Amtrak, which operates inter-city passenger trains in the United States has asked for federal funding to bring back the Detroit to Toronto corridor.  Detroit …

Sen. Moran seeks commitment from Amtrak on train route

'Extremely dangerous' cold weather grips Prairies, Ontario, Quebec

N-n-not to put too f-f-fine a point on it, but Canada is c-c-c-cold right now.  From central Saskatchewan to eastern Quebec and through much of Nunavut, extreme cold warnings from Environment Canada advise people to be mindful of the "extremely …

Amtrak announces interest in Minnesota-Wisconsin rail line

Amtrak announces interest in Minnesota-Wisconsin rail line

'Amtrak Joe' joins the race

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What It’s Like to be a Host Family With ETC

PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are a family of 5 who believe making connections with other people is one of the best ways to learn about the world. We had originally started hosting band students …

WellRyde Launches Affiliate Program

WellRyde, best in class NEMT solution, announced the Launch of the WellRyde Affiliate Program ATLANTA, GA, USA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- October 19, 2020 – WellRyde (https://wellryde.com), a nuVizz, Inc. transportation …

Healing for 400 years of slavery takes root in Africa

H.E. Mr. Simeón Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation receives a time capsule from H.R. 1242 Resilience Project in Malabo. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Don Victor Mooney, …

GPost reveals a new future in emergency preparedness and national messaging for the Haitian people

GPost, a patented and global intelligent messaging platform, has completed a countrywide intelligent communications platform in Haiti. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GPost allows Haitian citizens with a cell …

The Park Prodigy Extends Magic Rewards Program Towards Disney and Universal Tickets

The Park Prodigy, announces an update to their Magic Rewards Program. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, The Park Prodigy, (a trusted source for theme park tickets and personalized vacation packages) …

Major Grant to Benefit the Sea Turtle Program at MacArthur Beach State Park

The park is a valuable marine learning center for the school children of the community. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that a major grant from the …

David Tutera, Says Weddings Will Go On as he Unveils his Atelier Gown Collection at Panache Bridal Trunk Show

Leading Wedding and Event Expert, Planner and Fashion Designer, David Tutera, partners with Panache Beverly Hills & Costa Mesa to showcase his latest collection BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David …

Asia-Pacific MICE Industry is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 8.6% through 2025 | COVID-19 Analysis

The report includes the analysis of the key players, market segments, application areas, and growth strategies. PORTLAND, UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Allied Market Research, New Report …

Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia are Invited to Host Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels, LLC International Sea Station

Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels, LLC is fabricating the world's first moveable underwater luxury hotel, to be operating in Red Sea no later than December 2021. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wouldn’t …

MakeMyTrip Limited to Report Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Financial & Operating Results on October 27, 2020

New Delhi and New York, October 20, 2020 MakeMyTrip Limited (Nasdaq: MMYT) plans to report its fiscal 2021 second quarter results before markets open on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  The Company will post the release on its Investor Relations website https:…

Study: In Era of COVID-19, Airlines and Airports Must Do More to Accommodate Stressed-Out Passengers

BOCA RATON Fla., Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the coronavirus crisis dealing the travel industry one of the biggest blows in its history, a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic and Florida Gulf Coast universities suggests that airlines …

Hotel Effie Sandestin Announces Feb. 2021 Opening and Unveiling of New Culinary Concepts by Acclaimed Chef Hugh Acheson

Miramar Beach, Florida, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort plans to start 2021 in style with the opening of the new luxury hotel, Hotel Effie Sandestin. Facing setbacks due to COVID-19 that delayed the 2020 opening, Hotel …

The Stand Restaurant, successfully redefining the casual dining scene, expands footprint in new market

DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Stand – a fast-casual concept focusing on redefining American classics – announced today their first expansion to a new market with 15-20 locations planned across Texas over the next few years through a license …

DraftKings to Release Third Quarter 2020 Results November 13

BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) (the “Company”, “DraftKings”) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2020 results prior to 8:30AM EST on November 13, 2020. At 8:30AM EST on the same day, DraftKings …

Extended Stay America Announces Dates for Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. (collectively the "Company") (Nasdaq: STAY), announced today that it will release its third quarter results after the …

Papa Murphy’s Announces Return of Fan-Favorite Jack-O-Lantern Pizza to Light up your Halloween

VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is delighted to announce the return of its hauntingly delicious Jack-O-Lantern Pizza this month. Made from scratch and served fresh from your own oven, Jack-O-Lantern …

Crestline Appointed Management of the Hilton Garden Inn Silver Spring North in Maryland

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced today its management of the 107 guestroom Hilton Garden Inn Silver Spring North, Maryland. The hotel is a short drive from downtown Baltimore and …

Gain Customer Trust Amidst the Pandemic To Bring Them Back To Your Hotel

As the Covid cases continue to surge, gaining a Trust of the traveling public is critical for any hotel that is striving to bring back customers. GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the hotel industry …

Antonio Luis Llinas Oñate, CEO of Europcar Mexico shares with you how they prepare and respond to a natural disasters.

Antonio Llinas Oñate, CEO of Europcar Mexico, know how important as a company is to prepare and respond in time when alerts for natural disasters are issued CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antonio Llinas …

Medical Tourism Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 12.9% through 2025

overseas promotional offices and wide insurance network under insurance coverage offer new opportunities for the medical tourism market growth PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report …