Amtrak is preparing to revamp its network of passenger trains in order to boost ridership, The Wall Street Journal reported.Mimicking its popular Northeast Corridor route elsewhere in the country could increase the number of passengers by millions.Changing up its service would impact its storied long-distance routes. Stan Honda | AFP | Getty Images An Amtrak…
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Rail News Home Mechanical 2/20/2019 Rail News: Mechanical Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, Jacobs, Chicago Freight Car, Siemens, RGCX, Keolis and ABB (Feb. 20) Keolis Downer opened a light-rail system in Newcastle ahead of schedule. Photo – Keolis Caterpillar Inc. has named Billy Ainsworth group president of the energy and transportation segment. He most…
Rail News Home Mechanical 2/20/2019 Rail News: Mechanical WMATA proposes new rail-car repair facility in Maryland The red lines on this map show the proposed project site, which totals 37 acres. Photo – Source: WMATA The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is considering the construction of a Metrorail heavy repair and overhaul facility in…