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  • Published on Jan 18, 2021

    Small earthquakes recorded near Mt. Hood

    PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Amtrak has issued a travel advisory in Washington D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day. Amtrak will continue to operate service as scheduled, except for some services in Virginia. There will be no Northeast Regional service south of …

    Source: KOIN 6 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 24, 2020

    Biden, an Amtrak Evangelist, Could Be a Lifeline for a Rail Agency in Crisis

    WASHINGTON — Joe Biden says he loves ice cream, aviators and Amtrak. But if elected president, his love for the rail agency may be put to the test. Amtrak is facing a crisis. The coronavirus has led to scores of riders abandoning its trains, causing huge …

    Source: The New York Times - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 1, 2020

    ‘Not Unlike the Postal Service’: Advocates Want Amtrak to Prioritize Service Over Profit

    WASHINGTON — For Amtrak, the coronavirus pandemic has not only slashed ridership and any chances of breaking even, it has also forced its leaders to face an existential choice: act like a for-profit airline or a government-subsidized entity. Since March, …

    Source: The New York Times - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 12, 2020

    Hi-Line needs to voice support for Amtrak service

    Thanks to the Cut Bank Pioneer Press and Shelby Promoter for their coverage of “all things Amtrak” over the past three years, including the destaffing of the Shelby station and the pending threat to reduce service from daily to three days per week …

    Source: Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Montana - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2020

    Amtrak to reduce New York-Florida trains starting July 6, with more cuts coming Oct. 1

    Starting next week, Amtrak is cutting back service between New York and Florida, and train riders can expect more service reductions nationwide by fall. Starting Monday, Amtrak's Silver Star and Silver Meteor will run from New York to Miami three and …

    Source: Daytona Beach News Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 11, 2020

    Inside A Wall Street Tycoon’s Plan To Get Americans Off The Highway — And On His Trains

    As the world grapples with how to make travel safe in the age of coronavirus, private equity billionaire Wes Edens is betting $9 billion that America’s transportation future is passenger rail.  Shouting over the noise of diners at a Mexican restaurant on …

    Source: Forbes - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 24, 2020

    Pedestrian hit, killed by Amtrak train in SE Portland

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A driver collided with a power pole in Gresham early Tuesday morning, according to Gresham police. Police say the driver crashed into the pole near the 18000 block of Northeast Pacific Street just before 6 a.m. The car was left at …

    Source: KOIN 6 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 5, 2019

    California Man Arrested For Allegedly Causing Ruckus On Oregon Amtrak Train

    KLAMATH FALLS (CBS13) – A Fresno native was arrested in Oregon on Sunday after forcing an Amtrak passenger train to make an unscheduled stop. Police say they were contacted by train personnel after 25 year-old, Mason Lira, made unusual gestures, statements …

    Source: KMAX - California - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 27, 2020

    Declining ridership due to COVID-19 brings change to Amtrak Cascades trains

    Due to a severe drops in ridership, WSDOT is reducing service of Amtrak Cascades trains. Two daily roundtrips between Seattle and Portland are the only Cascades trains that will continue to operate in Washington. The Seattle-Portland evening trains 507 and …

    Source: The Suburban Times - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 28, 2020

    Paralyzed teen sues over 2017 Amtrak derailment

    OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A measure prohibiting homicide defendants from claiming a defense that panic brought on by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity has been passed by lawmakers in Washington state. Eight states - California, Connecticut, …

    Source: KOIN 6 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 26, 2020

    Amtrak Cascades ridership off 85%; additional service cuts coming today

    March 26, 2020 An Amtrak Cascades train (foreground) idled yesterday at King Street Station in Seattle. Washington State Department of Transportation says an 85% drop in ridership on the Amtrak Cascades route since the COVID-19 outbreak is necessitating …

    Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 27, 2020

    Teen nearly killed in deadly Amtrak 501 derailment latest to sue

    Timmy Brodigan was a passenger on the Amtrak train that derailed in 2017. A broken neck, spinal and other injuries left him virtually wheelchair-bound after the crash. (Photo courtesy of Todd Gardner) On Dec. 18, 2017, then 16-year-old Timmy Brodigan was …

    Source: KIRO - Washington - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 13, 2020

    Jury awards $10 million to man injured in deadly Amtrak derailment

    By The (Tacoma) News Tribune A jury has awarded more than $10 million to a man who was seriously injured when an Amtrak train derailed near DuPont in 2017. Donnell Linton, 47, of Renton, is one of many passengers of Amtrak Cascades 501 who sued Amtrak …

    Source: The Seattle Times - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 13, 2020

    $10M verdict for man injured in Amtrak derailment

    TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A jury has awarded more than $10 million to a man who was seriously hurt when an Amtrak train derailed between Tacoma and Olympia in 2017. Donnell Linton, 47 of Renton, is one of many passengers of Amtrak Cascades 501 who sued Amtrak …

    Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
  • Published on Nov 26, 2019

    ODOT, Amtrak, PDX: Plan ahead for holiday travel!

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — This week, people are trying to get ahead of the busiest travel day of the year: the day before Thanksgiving. However, some people are already seeing delays to their travel plans. More than 700,000 Oregonians plan on traveling for …

    Source: KOIN 6 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 8, 2020

    Landslide stops Amtrak service between Seattle, Portland

    Published 8:09 pm PST, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 A man drives through a flooded roadway, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, near Littlerock, Wash. A storm that has brought record rainfall to the Northwest has prompted flood warnings, disrupted train traffic, closed …

    Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 28, 2019

    Amtrak train hits man crossing Salem tracks in wheelchair

    STAYTON, Ore. (KOIN) -- When Cari Sessums and her cousin bought the Covered Bridge Café in Stayton in 2006, they wanted to continue the Thanksgiving tradition started by its previous owner: The cafe threw a community dinner for those who needed it. Now, 14 …

    Source: KOIN 6 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 17, 2019

    Plaintiffs awarded nearly $17 million for deadly Washington Amtrak crash

    PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. (NBC) – A jury awarded nearly $17 million to three people who sued Amtrak over a deadly derailment in Washington State. One of the three was a passenger on the train, which derailed during its inaugural run from Tacoma to Portland, …

    Source: KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 14, 2019

    Jury awards $17M to 3 plaintiffs in Amtrak derailment

    Amtrak had previously admitted negligence by: The Associated Press Posted: Sep 13, 2019 / 09:15 PM PDT / Updated: Sep 13, 2019 / 09:15 PM PDT FILE- In this Dec. 18, 2017, file photo, cars from an Amtrak train that derailed lie spilled onto …

    Source: KOIN 6 - Oregon - Neutral
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