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Amtrak

Amtrak partners with Google Transit

August 13, 2009

Amtrak announced its partnership with Google Transit this week. Information for five routes is currently available.

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Getting up to speed

June 19, 2009

In The New York Times Magazine, Jon Gertner writes about trains — from Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to Alstom’s prototype AGV.

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Fast track for high speed?

February 27, 2009

“After years of being parked on a siding, plans for 110-mph passenger trains in Wisconsin and Illinois could be ready to roll, with the aid of the federal stimulus package. Rail advocates and state officials are optimistic that Midwestern projects will capture a significant chunk of the $8 billion set aside for high-speed rail in [...]

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WAAV’s AirBox selected to provide WiFi on inaugural train

January 17, 2009

“WAAV®, the mobile cellular router company responsible for putting wireless Internet on Boston’s commuter trains, Greyhound, and other mass transit operators, announced today that Amtrak has selected the AirBox® X4 multiple-connection 3G cellular router to provide wireless Internet service to the Presidential inaugural train. Multiple WAAV AirBoxes will be keeping the President-elect, guests, and press [...]

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