Extra Amtrak Springfield to New York City services from June 5th
From 5th June, two extra Amtrak Northeast Regional trains will provide direct access from Springfield to New York City.
Tag: USA
Amtrak upgrades first class eating on USA’s North East Corridor
Amtrak has today announced a new, premium dining menu for First Class passengers on its Acela trains traveling on the Northeast Corridor
Trains to run faster in Chicago-St. Louis Corridor, USA
Trains in Illinois will run at speeds up to 110 miles per hour after federal approval to increase the maximum speed from 90 mph.
National Railway Museum hosts Flying Scotsman book launch
The National Railway Museum is pleased to host the launch of Flying Scotsman in America, written by Richard Hinchcliffe and Bill Wagner.
Amtrak Cascades service from Portland to Vancouver fully restored
On 6th March, Amtrak fully restored its Cascades service between Portland, Or. and Vancouver, BC.
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway becomes permanent owner of steam locomotive No. 794
Locomotive WDLR 794 was on a long-term loan from Imperial War Museums who have now permanently transferred ownership to the heritage railway
Book Review: Victoria’s Railway King by Geoff Scargill
This book looks at Sir Edward Watkin who was chairman of numerous British and overseas railway companies and started to build a channel tunnel.
Book Review: CSX Transportation by Richard Billingsley
This book is an appreciation of the American railroad CSX Transportation, with a good range of photographs illustrating the company’s operations
Andy Byford, London’s Transport Commissioner to leave Transport for London
Transport for London revealed that following his 33-year career in public service, Andy Byford will leave, returning to his life in the United States
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Dovetail release DLC pack for classic Electro-Motive F3 locomotive
Dovetail has released a DLC pack that features Electro-Motive’s classic F3 streamlined diesel in the liveries of nine railroads.