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    Train Washing Facilities updates?

    Link below to an article on train washing facilities from Trains in July. It mentions that facilities are completed or under construction at Boston, New Orleans, Hialeah, Sanford etc. Can anyone update this with current status...
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    DOJ Cites NS for Crescent Delays

    Now, if only the "priority law" only had some teeth in it. NS is, of course, not alone. Hefty fines would help. Thoughts? https://www.investopedia.com/norfolk-southern-accused-by-doj-of-illegally-delaying-amtrak-trains-8686229
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    Brightline & Florida Cruise traffic

    I was a travel agent for seventeen years and something just hit me in the head. How many passengers from the Florida Gulf Coast, Orlando and Southeast Florida take cruises out of Fort Lauderdale and Miami? I'd say lots. Someone at Brightline should get with the cruise lines and offer their...
  4. J

    Berkshire Flyer Is back in 2023

    Just announced, the "Berkshire Flyer" is back beginning Memorial Day weeked and continuing through Colombus Day weekend. Business Class, too. Shame the old New Haven route isn't viable as it serves many towns with second homes from the NYC. Better than nothing though. Pittsfield to NYC line...
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    Union Pacific & The STB

    https://www.railwayage.com/regulatory/amtrak-eyes-stb-investigation-into-substandard-sunset-limited-service. Above is a link to a "Railway Age" article today regarding a STB hearing concerning the horrible performance of the "Sunset Limited". I second this and propose that stiff fines be...
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    STB establishes Passenger Rail Office

    Perhaps we might finally get the long-distance trains running close to schedule, but it will take substantial penalties for this to happen in my opinion. https://www.railwayage.com/regulatory/stb-launches-office-of-passenger-rail/
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    Amtrak in Florida

    Ok, I am thinking positive and Brightline will be profitable and grow. Amtrak could learn from Brightline. Customer service, equipment, catering, etc. A rational reorganization of Amtrak Florida service would add the long ago discontinued "Silver Comet" (yes, I know it went to Birmingham...
  8. J

    Maple Leaf's Back to Toronto

    Link below to "Trains" news article. The Maple Leaf left NYC and today and will end in Toronto. Return trip starts tomorrow. https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/new-york-toronto-maple-leaf-resumes-operation/
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