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December 21, 2012
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December 17, 2012
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Named Climate Counts 2012 Industry Innovator; Achieves Climate Registered status from The Climate Registry
December 14, 2012
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Next-Generation Equipment Best Option To Meet Growing Ridership Demand
December 13, 2012
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Special Kalamazoo/Ann Arbor trains offered again this holiday season
December 13, 2012
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New Passenger Rail Service Expands Mobility, Increases Connectivity and Travel Options to One of the State's Most Populous Regions
December 12, 2012
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Available for Select Cities Throughout the Pacific Northwest
December 12, 2012
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Ridership and ticket revenue best ever for the holiday period
December 10, 2012
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Amtrak gifts and electronic rail-themed cookie-grams also available
December 7, 2012
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Toys to be delivered to upstate N.Y. as part of U.S. Marine Corps program
December 7, 2012
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Requests $336 million for key Northeast Corridor infrastructure upgrades and to cover operating losses following Hurricane Sandy
December 6, 2012
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Amtrak/CSX Deal Will Improve Passenger Service, Move Projects Forward
December 4, 2012
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Passengers donate toys for annual holiday campaign
December 4, 2012
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Special introductory fare available through December 30
November 30, 2012
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Passengers should allow additional travel time to station
November 28, 2012
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Strategic plan focuses on improving service delivery, financial performance and customer satisfaction
November 28, 2012
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November 27, 2012
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Bruce Pohlot is new Chief Engineer; Tom Quigley named General Manager, State-Supported Services
November 26, 2012
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110 mph Rail Segment Starts In Time Peak Holiday Season; Marks Major Milestone for Illinois Rail Network
November 22, 2012
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International recognition of public safety professional excellence
November 20, 2012
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Provision of Canadian equipment reflects spirit of the holiday to connect friends and family in hurricane-impacted Northeast
November 19, 2012
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Equipment added on California Routes
November 19, 2012
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30-year law enforcement, safety and security professional to lead police force that protects America's Railroad
November 19, 2012
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More Tickets On Sale for Dec. 12 Debut of New Service
November 15, 2012
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Global Tour Continues in select West Coast Cities this Winter
November 15, 2012
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Extra Roundtrips Offered During Thanksgiving Travel Rush
November 14, 2012
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Express Train - Seattle to Portland on Thanksgiving Eve
November 14, 2012
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Extra trains scheduled for Northeast, Midwest and on the West Coast
November 14, 2012
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Will provide the power needed to allow for further service expansion
November 13, 2012
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22 new vacation packages cover every region of the country
November 13, 2012
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Unprecedented clean-up and repair operations following Hurricane Sandy in East River and Hudson Tunnels Complete
November 11, 2012
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Supplies donated in Louisiana traveling on Train of Hope to New Jersey; Free travel for first responders extended to Nov. 16
November 9, 2012
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November 8, 2012
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Expanded train service north, south and west of NYC to follow
November 7, 2012
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Two Extra Trains to Operate on the Sunday after Turkey Day
November 7, 2012
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Transportation critical to bringing back the region after Hurricane Sandy; Free travel provided to uniformed first responders
November 2, 2012
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October 26, 2012
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New track-level landscaping and video signage are in the works
October 26, 2012
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October 26, 2012
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110-mile per hour Rail Demonstration A Milestone For Midwest High-Speed Rail Network, Thousands of Jobs Created from Work
October 24, 2012
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New Tracks, Platform Provides More Train Access
October 23, 2012
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National ridership record achieved station by station across America
October 18, 2012
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October 16, 2012
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Special Kalamazoo/Ann Arbor trains this holiday season; Book now for these services and additional capacity on other routes
October 16, 2012
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New Facebook Feature Gives Travelers Convenient Access, Customized Content and Exclusive Offers
October 11, 2012
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31.2 million passengers best ever, On-time performance up
October 10, 2012
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Operations to qualify train crews over new territory
October 5, 2012
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New printed timetable delayed to include new service additions
October 3, 2012
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New feature will answer customer questions on Amtrak.com
October 2, 2012
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October 1, 2012
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More options with new service expansions in Maine and North Carolina
September 27, 2012
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Event provides communities with ways to improve local stations
September 26, 2012
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Four test areas cover more than 100 miles of the Northeast Corridor
September 24, 2012
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Site provides archive and opportunity to share Amtrak history
September 21, 2012
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September 20, 2012
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Federal operating grant reduced nearly 50% since FY 2004
September 19, 2012
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Joins country to honor memory of those killed in the 9/11 attacks
September 11, 2012
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Best September ever also expected
September 10, 2012
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Old bridge will be removed from service tonight after 105 years of service
September 7, 2012
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September designated Rail Safety Month in California
September 6, 2012
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Update New York fall foliage trips by train September 13 -October 21
September 4, 2012
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Tickets now available for one-seat trip from Norfolk to as far as Boston
August 30, 2012
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Tickets now available for Thruway service that will start on October 3
August 29, 2012
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Free audio tour educates passengers between Chicago and San Antonio
August 24, 2012
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On-Site assessment to be conducted by Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
August 17, 2012
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Supports growing rail travel in Pacific Northwest
August 6, 2012
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Thruway motor coach connection to Wilson train station will provide access to Amtrak national network
August 6, 2012
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Passengers Can Skip the Line and Print eTickets Whenever, Wherever
July 30, 2012
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Master Plan revitalizes historic station, increases capacity, improves quality of passenger experience and adds vitality to regional economy
July 25, 2012
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Federally-funded project sparks economic development
July 14, 2012
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Service will launch on additional bus routes by end of summer
July 13, 2012
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Company continues long history of hiring veterans to operate America's Railroad
July 10, 2012
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New and revised information provides input to federal NEC environmental review and planning process
July 9, 2012
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America's Railroad to exchange ideas and provide expert presentations at Philadelphia forum July 11-13
July 2, 2012
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25th Operation RAILSAFE increases security at stations and onboard trains
June 29, 2012
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Amtrak and local officials celebrate $1.3 million project
June 28, 2012
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June 25, 2012
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Take Amtrak Cascades to Exhibit Now through January 2013
June 25, 2012
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Motor Coach connection will provide access to Amtrak national network
June 15, 2012
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Amtrak and local officials celebrate $3.6 million in improvements
June 12, 2012
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Amtrak Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle trains affected; Work underway now north of Bloomington-Normal
June 12, 2012
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June 8, 2012
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eTicketing recognized as innovative business technology
June 5, 2012
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Thomas Prince School stands out in national contest calling on K-12 schools to implement sustainability initiatives
May 24, 2012
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Amtrak Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle trains affected; Work underway now north of Springfield
May 22, 2012
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May 14, 2012
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Fun-filled open houses to be held at train stations across state
May 11, 2012
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New business lines will drive integrated service delivery
May 11, 2012
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Speed restrictions removed with completion of Norfolk Southern track work; Schedule changes with 110 mph Amtrak speeds effective May 21; Federal board clears the way for state ownership of NS route
May 10, 2012
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Amtrak celebrates the experiences only a train can offer on May 12, 2012
May 7, 2012
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Print-at-home option provides greater convenience for passengers
May 7, 2012
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Best-selling author will autograph copies of latest book The Wealth Cure: Putting Money In Its Place
May 3, 2012
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Learn how to bring the celebration to life in your local community
May 3, 2012
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Nickelodeon character to explore Amtrak destinations
May 2, 2012
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Schedule Effective Beginning May 7, 2012
May 2, 2012
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Provides flexible and adaptable approach to fleet management
April 30, 2012
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Integrates existing efforts to improve safety and security
April 26, 2012
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Free traveling exhibit showcases Amtrak 40th Anniversary
April 25, 2012
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Seeking inspiring train travel experiences with special online contest in honor of National Train Day
April 24, 2012
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April 20, 2012
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Improved site makes travel planning to National Parks easy and convenient
April 20, 2012
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April 19, 2012
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April 17, 2012
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Print At Home Option Provides Greater Convenience For Passengers
April 16, 2012
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April 13, 2012
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Routes nationwide show increase in passengers, Gateway Program essential for future growth of northeast region
April 11, 2012
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Patience requested during disruptions to eliminate speed restrictions; Temporary train cancellations, schedule changes, and service substitutions needed to allow completion of improvements in early May
April 9, 2012
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April 5, 2012
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Last rail bottleneck between St. Louis and Jefferson City to be removed
March 29, 2012
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Amtrak Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle trains affected; First phase of 2012 work starts south of Springfield
March 28, 2012
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Float-in of new lift span taking place today
March 26, 2012
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Talks underway to make track repairs to restore normal service in late April
March 23, 2012
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Aggressive program expands safety technology on Amtrak-owned track
March 22, 2012
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Print at home option provides greater convenience for passengers
March 19, 2012
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Railroad posts drastic speed restrictions while improvements are pending
March 15, 2012
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Free traveling exhibit showcases Amtrak 40th anniversary
March 15, 2012
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Leading actress and philanthropist to host signature event on May 12, 2012
March 15, 2012
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Better connections, increased ridership and revenue, and reduced costs
March 13, 2012
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Save 40 percent on companion fares to Charlottesville, VA
March 12, 2012
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Free traveling exhibit showcases Amtrak 40th anniversary
March 12, 2012
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Save 40 percent on companion fares to Charlottesville, VA
March 12, 2012
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Takes a major step toward reducing energy usage, cost and carbon emissions
March 5, 2012
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New Service from Bossier City-Shreveport to Fort Worth to be considered
March 1, 2012
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Free traveling exhibit showcases Amtrak 40th anniversary
February 23, 2012
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Now offering five itineraries for May through October with an early booking discount
February 22, 2012
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Federal, state and local officials ride a special train and plan further improvements
February 15, 2012
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Federal approval permits higher passenger train speeds on Amtrak-owned track between Kalamazoo, Mich., and Porter, Ind.
February 7, 2012
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Exhibit featured on MyBlackJourney.com website
February 6, 2012
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FY 2013 funding request reflects strong financial performance, focuses on capital projects for faster, more frequent, more reliable service
February 3, 2012
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Free traveling exhibit showcases Amtrak 40th anniversary
January 23, 2012
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Amtrak celebrates the experiences only a train can offer on May 12, 2012
January 23, 2012
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January 20, 2012
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Will provide a one-seat trip from Norfolk to as far North as Boston
January 18, 2012
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January 13, 2012
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America's Railroad is building for the future
January 11, 2012
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Discounts Available for Most Illinois, Michigan and Missouri Trains
January 2, 2012
