For a number of years—since 2008, in fact—Amtrak has sponsored National Train Day with the help and support and participation, I am proud to say, of the National Association of Railroad Passengers. It has occurred on whatever Saturday has fallen closest to the 10th of May, which was the date in 1869 when the completion…
Service Interrupted. As of today — and it would appear for at least several more days — Amtrak service through Rhode Island has been suspended because of severe flooding that has hit that state. Trains affected include those running between New Haven, Connecticut, and Boston and from New York City to Boston. And Service Extended….
Tomorrow will be the 2nd annual National Train Day with special event celebrated around the country. The event is now scheduled annually for whatever Saturday is closest to May 10, which was the day in 1869 when the Central Pacific and union Pacific railroads met at Promontory Summit in Utah, marking the completion of America’s…
There is a new and rapidly growing awareness that, as a nation, we need to put more money – many billions of dollars, in fact – into all forms of passenger rail service: long-distance, short haul, commuter and inter-city high-speed. To help focus public awareness on the need for more rail service, today is National…