Amtrak

HopStop adds cities and features

June 21, 2011

HopStop, an online source of transit and walking directions, added 20 cities to its market, updated its search tools, and added strategic partners.

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Amtrak launches video Q&A

May 31, 2011

Following the lead of U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood, Amtrak launched Ask Our Expert to answer rider questions via YouTube.

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Amtrak taps into fan base to improve security

April 20, 2011

Amtrak announced its Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security program, which invites rail fans to stay on the alert for suspicious events or people.

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Nightmare on Amtrak: Reporter tweets delays

December 21, 2010

When power problems turned an Amtrak trip from Washington (DC) to Philadelphia (PA) into a 10-hour ordeal, passenger and reporter Stephen Tschida tweeted the entire trip

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Wire theft delays Amtrak trains

October 27, 2010

Officials are investigating the theft of 100 feet of steel wire, which delayed Amtrak and Maryland Area Regional Commuter trains between Baltimore (MD) and Washington (DC) on Monday.

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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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