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Published on Aug 17, 2026

FRA dedicates $5.3B for rail crossings, Amtrak fleet upgrades

Rail News Home Security 8/17/2026 Rail News: Security The grants are awarded through the FRA's National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP). Photo – Shutterstock/Tada Images The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Aug. 14 announced $5. …

Source: Progressive Railroading - Neutral
Published on 00:25 GMT

Heartland Flyer secures funding to continue service through next year

Heartland Flyer secures funding to continue service through next year The Heartland Flyer train route between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will operate for at least another year after funding was secured, with rail advocates seeking a long-term solution …

Source: KOCO 5 - Oklahoma - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Feds reveal plan to reuse billions it cut from Gavin Newsom’s high-speed rail project

Billions of dollars pulled from California’s troubled high-speed rail project are being redirected to rail safety upgrades and passenger train improvements across the country, including more than $200 million for projects in California. Transportation …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Aug 18, 2026

DOT’s $5.3B rail package funds crossings, infrastructure work

Dive Brief: The Federal Railroad Administration will fund various passenger rail projects in 23 states through a $5.3 billion investment package, according to an Aug. 14 release from the Department of Transportation. The funding, authorized by the 2021 …

Source: Construction Dive - Neutral
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Heartland Flyer has new funding for 2027, Texas independent council says

OKLAHOMA -The beloved Heartland Flyer passenger train may have new funding to keep running in 2027. The Oklahoma City-Fort Worth Amtrak line was set to end operations at the end of 2026 after both Oklahoma and Texas legislatures failed to allocate funding …

Source: News9 - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Colorado Minimum Wage will Increase to $15.71/hour in 2027

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Source: The Prowers Journal - Colorado - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

FRA Announces $5.3B in Rail Investments, Including $2B for Amtrak

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding $5.3 billion for rail projects in 23 states, with funding aimed at improving grade-crossing safety, addressing infrastructure needs, and upgrading Amtrak's passenger rail equipment. The awards …

Source: METRO Magazine - California - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Heartland Flyer funded through ’27 as proposed state budget item targets future allocations

The Heartland Flyer is staying on track between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. On April 20, Texas officials issued a notice for end of service when state lawmakers did not allocate about $2.6 million needed each year for the train service. The daily Amtrak …

Source: Fort Worth Report - Texas - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Zonta Club of Prowers County holding pecan sale fundraiser

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Source: The Prowers Journal - Colorado - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

SDS hosting annual “Get Flocked” campaign to raise awareness surrounding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Source: The Prowers Journal - Colorado - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Less Than Half of FRA's $5.3B Rail Awards Fund Construction

The Federal Railroad Administration selected 41 rail projects for nearly $5.32 billion in federal funding Aug. 14, but an ENR analysis of the awards finds about $3.08 billion is tied to fixed infrastructure and $2.49 billion of that went to projects whose …

Source: Engineering News Record - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Amtrak reports banner year, though growth in Illinois is more mixed

Amtrak is performing very well nationally, according to an Illinois-based member of the board of the nation’s passenger rail service. Illinois numbers were not as accomplished, according to Amtrak records. "Ridership is at an all-time high in the …

Source: WGLT - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Today In Culture, Monday, August 17, 2026: RIP Gilberto Cárdenas | Third Coast Percussion’s Jlin Collaboration | Ikram’s ...

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Art Museums, Including MCA, Seek New Heads “Where might an aspiring museum director send a resume these days? The Hirshhorn and OKCMOA …

Source: Newcity - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

MLB stadium rankings: All 30 ballparks ranked by staying power

Aug. 17, 2026, 5:50 a.m. ET A picturesque view of a body of water, a well-seasoned concession snack, a home team that doesn’t make you question your life choices – all go into the rubric to determine our favorite ballparks. Yet there are other factors that …

Source: Marco Eagle - Florida - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2026

US DOT in Cincinnati to announce $5.3B investment in nationwide rail projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration will invest $5.3 billion in rail projects across the country. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made the announcement Friday in the rotunda of Cincinnati's historic Union …

Source: WYSO - Ohio - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Riding the rail trail, part 2

Published 2:00 am Saturday, August 15, 2026 Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling the Katy Trail from Machens to Clinton in Missouri on the most famous and longest rail trail in the country. Contact him at [email protected]. The first story in …

Source: Salisbury Post - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Aug 15, 2026

In a world of bridge burners, we need more bridge builders

On July 27, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to the public, traversing the Detroit River from Detroit to Windsor in Ontario, Canada. Efforts to build the bridge began back in 2012 with the formation of the Windsor-Detroit Authority. The bridge’s …

Source: Baptist News Global - Center-left
Published on Aug 13, 2026

‘You can't own Seattle’: Local coffee maker fights Nestlé

A local coffee company says it is in a legal battle for its existence against Nestle. SEATTLE - A local cold brew coffee company is fighting a legal battle for its existence against Swiss food giant Nestlé. The dispute is over "Seattle Strong." …

Source: FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 9, 2026

Artist Rajah Bose shares cross-country train trip through ‘The First Sounds’ album, film

I’ve written a lot about how much I love riding the train. Probably a little too much for some people, but I digress. To be honest, I’m not sure if I’ll ever have the exact right words to express why I love riding Amtrak so much. It really comes down to …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

RARE BOOKS LA UNION STATION CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RARE BOOKS LA UNION STATION CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Rare Books LA returns to Los Angeles Union Station on October 3-4, 2026, with a stunning …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

OurBus Brings Affordable Fares to Downtown Boston with New South Station Service

New routes from New England’s busiest transit hub connect Boston with New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., with promotional fares starting at $19 BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OurBus, the intercity …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Beyond the Ballroom: How Old Town Alexandria Supports More Meaningful Meetings Near Washington, D.C.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As organizations continue investing in face-to-face gatherings, meeting planners are placing greater importance on the experience surrounding the event. The 14th Annual Global …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:44 GMT

MBTA Announces September Service Changes

Service changes are taking place in September to support the Ruggles Station Improvements Project, Ashmont branch bridge work, Wonderland switch work, Green Line accessibility upgrades, signal modernization within the Green Line central tunnel, Worcester …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

Special Weekend Train Schedules Planned for WALK Bridge Construction: Major Reductions to Train Service Between Stamford ...

The Connecticut Department of Transportation, Metro-North Railroad, and Amtrak today announced that to support critical high tower cable removal at the WALK Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk, Metro-North and Amtrak trains will run on modified schedules …

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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 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 August 14, 2026 - 20:21 GMT

Governor Healey Announces $140 Million in Federal Funding for Haverhill Line Improvements

Governor Healey today announced that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has won $139.6 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to make major improvements to the Haverhill Commuter Rail line, helping deliver faster, safer …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

GIEC GLOBAL Australia Raises Access-to-Justice Concerns for Small Businesses

GIEC GLOBAL Australia examines whether corporate representation rules create an access-to-justice gap for financially stressed small businesses. MELBOURNE,SYDNEY,ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Australia …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 22:13 GMT

Kansas is Coming to Rhythm City Casino Davenport, Iowa

Kansas is Coming to Rhythm City Casino Davenport, Iowa October 23 at 8 PM DAVENPORT, IA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kansas is coming to Rhythm City Casino Friday, October 23, 2026 Davenport, IA – Rhythm City Casino …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

Saudi Investor Pays SAR 1.3 Million for Gyr Hybrid Falcon to Boost Kingdom's Breeding Sector

Saudi Investor Pays SAR 1.3 Million for Gyr Hybrid Falcon to Boost Kingdom's Breeding Sector RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saudi Arabia’s Nova Falcons has bought a Gyr hybrid falcon for SAR 1.3 million ($346,700) at …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Limited Tickets Now On Sale for Pat McGee's Down The Hatch 2027 June 2-5 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina

Tickets are now available for Pat McGee's Down The Hatch, a one-of-a-kind destination event taking place in the Outer Banks in North Carolina June 2-5, 2027. OUTER BANKS, NC, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fans of live …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:26 GMT

MSW Interactive Designs to Present ADA and CIPA Website Compliance Session in Columbia

August 20 session will address website accessibility and CIPA-related website-tracking risk for hotel and tourism partners. COLUMBIA, MO, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sandy Wardenburg Waggett, founder of MSW Interactive …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:11 GMT

BANIJAY AMERICAS EXPANDS ACCLAIMED IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE ‘LUMINISCENCE’ TO SACRAMENTO

LUMINISCENCE Comes to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, for an Experience of Light, Music, Connection, Transforming the Iconic Landmark Like Never Before SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Banijay Americas is …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

Marine life experts lead travelers on deep dive during Nov. Shell Lover's Weekend on North America's best shelling beach

Immersive Shell Lover's Weekend at Sanibel Island's Sundial Beach Resort & Spa includes boat & beach excursions, competition & fun at top sea shell destination SANIBEL, FL, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Summers Farm's Corn Maze and Fall Festival

Explore a one-of-a-kind patriotic corn maze—a larger-than-life tribute at Summers Farm -- where families celebrate a beloved fall festival tradition. MIDDLETOWN, MD, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of America's …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

PlacidWay and Hospital Cyntar Announce Partnership to Expand Access to World-Class Multi-Specialty Healthcare in Tijuana

The PlacidWay-Hospital Cyntar partnership gives international patients a clearer route to physician-led surgery and diagnostics near the U.S.-Mexico border. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PlacidWay, an industry-leading …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:32 GMT

The Iron Horse Hotel Continues to Redefine the Milwaukee Boutique Hotel Experience

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Iron Horse Hotel elevates the Milwaukee hospitality experience with a renewed focus on exceptional stays, vibrant dining, and unforgettable gatherings. Located in the heart …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

rollbnb pone a Sudamérica en el mapa de los viajes en camper

El portal de arriendo de campers inició su expansión por Sudamérica desde Chile, permitiendo publicar vehículos de forma gratuita y cobrando comisión. LIMACHE, REGIóN DE VALPARAíSO, CHILE, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- rollbnb comenzó …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Nani Media House Opens Franchise Opportunity (Worldwide Distribution, International Airports, Newsstands and Bookstores)

For a limited time, franchise partners receive three years of operations for the price of one LONDON, NA, UNITED KINGDOM, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nani Media House (NMH), publisher of Rich Monday Paper and a portfolio of Good News titles …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

Cleveland Entrepreneur Hal Pollock Discovers Master Painter Patrice Rouge in Chance Phone Call; Collaboration Launches

Cleveland Entrepreneur Hal Pollock Discovers Master Painter Patrice Rouge in Chance Phone Call; Collaboration Launches patricerouge.com SOLON, OH, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- August 18, 2026 PRESS RELEASE FOR …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Old Town Artisan Studios Becomes Certified Autism Center™, Joins Valley-Wide Initiative

LA QUINTA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to Old Town Artisan Studios. For the …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

AOJ Language School Holds First Online School Information Session for Fall Semester 2026 on September 12, 2026, JST

AOJ Language School will hold its first Online School Information Session for the Fall Semester of 2026 on September 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 (Japan Time). KOTO, TOKYO, JAPAN, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AOJ Language School, an …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Data Shows Bleisure Travel Continues to Grow, Positioning New Orleans Well for Today’s Business Traveler

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Corporate travel patterns show a steady rise in trips combining work activities with local leisure pursuits. According to a market report published by Navan in partnership with …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Hobby Travel and Automotive Excursions Drive Group Travel Growth Across Texas Hill Country

BOERNE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leisure group travel, including organized sightseeing, experiences, and tours, generated over $39 billion in travel spending in 2024, according to the US Travel Association. This …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Priced Out of the Coast, Families Are Discovering Mid-Size City Getaways

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent travel data shows a clear shift away from crowded coastal areas as people look for more affordable places to visit. According to a 2025 study by the Worldwide ERC on …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Shifting Work Habits Drive Professionals to Historic River Towns

MILFORD, PA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The traditional office environment continues to change as remote work remains a permanent fixture for many professionals. According to the Pew Research Center, roughly a third of U …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Changing Family Travel Preferences Drive Growth in Educational Road Tourism Along Historic Arizona Routes

WINSLOW, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Educational tourism is experiencing consistent growth within the domestic travel sector. A report by Coherent Market Insights indicates that the global educational tourism market …

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