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Railbike Resources

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:43 pm ¦  Forum: Rail Trails & Rail Recreation ¦  Topic: Railbike Resources ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 100

NE Guide: AAA Magazine Railbiking is popping up everywhere. This four-wheeled open-air activity on abandoned railroad tracks or tracks set aside for heritage rail service is gaining steam (pun intended). This pedal-powered activity is one that most anyone can do and that rewards fun-loving riders wi...

LA Metro C-Line Green Line

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:07 pm ¦  Forum: California Commuter, Rail Transit, and High Speed Rail (HSR) ¦  Topic: LA Metro C-Line Green Line ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 119

I only found one mention of the current extension and no C-Line topics. If there's one out there, post it here and I'll merge. Plan to be approved: Streetsblog Project page: https://www.metro.net/projects/green-line-extension/ Metro Looks to Approve Torrance C Line Extension Alignment Selecting the ...

Re: High Speed Rail HSR (Houston - DFW Dallas Fort Worth) (FKA Texas Central )

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:05 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: High Speed Rail HSR (Houston - DFW Dallas Fort Worth) (FKA Texas Central ) ¦  Replies: 305 ¦  Views: 99207

"Train Daddy" is for it: NBCDFW.com Amtrak is now driving Dallas to Houston bullet train proposal "This is very much a project that Amtrak is now leading," said Andy Byford ( aka "Train Daddy") , Amtrak's Vice President of High-Speed Rail Development ... According to An...

Options eliminated: PaloAltoOnline.com Palo Alto set to scrap plans for train viaduct, trench as June deadline looms Palo Alto’s seemingly interminable effort to choose new designs for three rail crossings reached a minor breakthrough on April 16 when a City Council committee formally recommended sc...

2024 CPKC 2816 Steam Tour

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:50 am ¦  Forum: CPKC - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway ¦  Topic: 2024 CPKC 2816 Steam Tour ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 107

Schedule and FAQ's: CPKCR.com Steam Tour Travel Schedule Public events will be held in multiple cities across the network, kicking off in Calgary on April 24. Steam tour events will be held in Moose Jaw, Minot, St. Paul, Franklin Park, Davenport, Kansas City, Shreveport, and Laredo. Admission to the...

Re: Worcester Service to Boston "Heart to Hub"

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:40 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Worcester Service to Boston "Heart to Hub" ¦  Replies: 21 ¦  Views: 2722

Ridership Increase: Streetsblog T Sees Increased Worcester Line Ridership After Sacrificing ‘Heart to Hub’ Express A schedule change that sacrificed a daily Boston-to-Worcester express train for one that makes more stops in suburban MetroWest communities appears to have helped the MBTA attract hundr...

Article: Long Forgotten New York City Subway Entrances

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:36 am ¦  Forum: NYCT MTA Subway, PATH and SIRT ¦  Topic: Article: Long Forgotten New York City Subway Entrances ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 152

Video: YouTube

Stations include Astor Place, Chambers Street, the Knickerbocker Hotel, the New Yorker Hotel, Court Street, Penn Station, and the one that used to be in the basement of the iconic Woolworth Building.

Re: Doors that don't lock on Amtrak

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:23 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Doors that don't lock on Amtrak ¦  Replies: 30 ¦  Views: 2172

It would be a huge undertaking to retrofit all the heritage operators in the US, who rely on contributions, ticket revenue, and volunteers. On the Naug, we have a contraption on the inside of the door that you have to reach up to release in order to open the door. We also keep the vestibule doors cl...

Re: NYC New York Central High Line (West Side Improvement)

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:03 am ¦  Forum: New York Central ¦  Topic: NYC New York Central High Line (West Side Improvement) ¦  Replies: 48 ¦  Views: 20261

Interesting YouTube video on the High Line:

Re: Amtrak Empire Builder 2nd Daily Frequency Chicago - St Paul

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:51 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Empire Builder 2nd Daily Frequency Chicago - St Paul ¦  Replies: 368 ¦  Views: 75487

Either "Arrowhead" or "North Star" would be apropos. Both former Amtrak Trains that served Minneapolis and/or Duluth.

Re: Amtrak Gateway Tunnels

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:09 am ¦  Forum: New York City Area Wide Rail Transit Issues (Cross-Agency) ¦  Topic: Amtrak Gateway Tunnels ¦  Replies: 2330 ¦  Views: 529508

Grant application sent: NJ.com Gateway Tunnel project is one step closer to getting massive federal grant The $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project is a decision away from receiving a record-setting $6.8 billion federal grant. The Gateway Development Commission, the bi state agency overseeing design an...

New Orleans Airport Rail Link

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:55 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion - Passenger Rail: High Speed and Heavy and Light Rail Systems ¦  Topic: New Orleans Airport Rail Link ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 491

PROPOSAL: [url=https://www.nola.com/news/business/new-orleans-new-airport-wins-fans-leaders-want-rail-link/article_8f1707f0-f837-11ee-997e-ebef3a28593e.amp.html[NOLA.com[/url] What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say. With the $1.3bn North Terminal now univ...

Locations: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/marta-expansion-new-train-stations-locations-atlanta.amp]Fox5Atlanta.com MARTA expansion: Proposed new train stations locations announced ... In an administrative order, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dicken unveiled the spots, which include Armour Yards and Murphy C...

Rail Restoration to Newport, RI

 by Jeff Smith ¦  Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Rail Restoration to Newport, RI ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 950

Just recently local university students started working on a project to gauge interest in the restoration of passenger rail service to Newport, RI. Using the RIDOT owned Newport Secondary Rail Line the trains would be able to run north to the new MBTA South Coast Rail Line in Fall River, MA to Bost...

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