Dining on the ‘Century’ Passengers enjoy high-class service aboard a New York Central 20th Century Limited dining car. New York Central photo […]
Dining on the ‘Century’
Type of Train: Passenger/Transit
Illinois governor signs high speed rail bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill creating a state high speed rail commission. House Bill 399, sponsored by Rep. Martin Moylan (D-Des Plaines) will require the commission to create a statewide plan for a high speed rail line connecting Chicago and St. Louis. [see “Digest: Delays add $300 million to […]
State says MARTA violated safety rules, but agency criticizes investigation
ATLANTA — An investigation by the Georgia Department of Transportation found that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority violated numerous safety rules, but MARTA has called investigation “flawed and biased.” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution obtained a copy of the investigation report, as well as written MARTA responses. The Georgia DOT report said the transit agency had […]
Connaught Tunnel
Connaught Tunnel Observation cars afforded a fine view of the Canadian Pacific’s engineering landmarks. This August 1942 photo shows the west portal and ventilation equipment of Connaught Tunnel on Rogers Pass in British Columbia. Andre Morin photo […]
Western Pacific Railroad: passenger trains
All through August 2021, Classic Trains editors are celebrating the history and legacy of the Western Pacific Railroad. In this article, please enjoy a photo gallery of Western Pacific Railroad passenger trains in their prime. This gallery was first published in July 2016. Only from Classic Trains! […]
Analysis: STB affirms Amtrak’s right to pursue New Orleans-Mobile service
WASHINGTON—Calling the issue “ripe for adjudication,” the Surface Transportation Board has agreed with Amtrak’s request for expedited hearings to determine what, if any, infrastructure improvements must occur before it can begin operating between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala. Amtrak had sought to start two daily round trips along the Norfolk Southern-CSX Transportation route in January […]
New England passenger authority backs CSX acquisition of Pan Am Railways
WASHINGTON – The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, which sponsors Amtrak’s Downeaster service between Brunswick, Maine, and Boston, says it backs CSX Transportation’s proposed acquisition of Pan Am Railways. Amtrak’s Downeaster uses Pan Am trackage from the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border to Portland, Maine, and on to the passenger service terminus at Brunswick. The passenger […]
The Trains Interview: Fiscal and Management Control Board Chairman Joseph Aiello
The Fiscal and Management Control Board was formed in response to operational and management failures at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority exposed by a brutal Boston winter in 2015. Joseph Aiello was named chairman and led the FMCB for six years until the board expired on June 30, 2021, having improved the agency’s debt and […]
Sound Transit board votes to delay light rail expansion
SEATTLE — Sound Transit’s board has voted to delay most elements of future expansion of its light rail system by two to 10 years to address a projected $6.5 billion funding shortfall. The Seattle Times reports the so-called “realignment” plan, for projects approved by voters under the Sound Transit 3 ballot initiative, does move up […]
Cipriano becomes interim head of New York City Transit
NEW YORK — Craig Cipriano, who previously oversaw the New York City Transit bus system, has become NYCT’s interim president, succeeding Sarah Feinberg. An MTA press release announced that Janno Lieber, who became acting Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman and CEO on July 31, appointed Cipriano to his position. Feinberg stepped down last week after 17 […]
Amtrak introduces upgraded meals in Acela First Class
WASHINGTON — On the heels of the return of “traditional” meal service on its western long-distance trains, Amtrak is introducing an upgraded menu for Acela First Class passengers on the Northeast Corridor. Breakfast options will include such freshly made items as omelettes, huevos rancheros, and eggs benedict, while lunch and dinner entrees include items such […]
Three killed in Czech train collision
MILAVCE, Czech Republic — Three people, including the drivers of both trains, were killed Wednesday when a Munich-Prague express train ran a stop signal and collided with a commuter train, Reuters reports. About 50 passengers were injured. Eight who were seriously injured were flown to hospitals by helicopter; 10 German passengers with lesser injuries were […]
