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Amtrak experiences on time rate drop

July 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s on-time performance has dropped during the first eight months of the fiscal year, according to an analysis of the railroad’s performance numbers.

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Book Thanksgiving travel early, Amtrak says

November 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is urging passengers to book their Thanksgiving holiday train tickets early to avoid missing out on the best availability and pricing.

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Federal Government Shuts Down, Travel Continues

October 1, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The federal government may have shuttered its doors Tuesday, but travelers might not have noticed.

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Amtrak hopes more riders means more money

April 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is hoping a continued growth in the number of riders translates into increased funding for the national railroad.

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IG: Amtrak could save money if ‘conventional’ fleet improved to Acela level

December 31, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak could improve its service and save money “if the availability of the conventional fleets were improved to the level of the Acela equipment,” the railroad’s inspector general told Congress recently.

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Amtrak: Follow these tips for a better travel experience

November 14, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Amtrak is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving weekend. In advance, the railroad offered tips for a better travel experience.

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Report shows drug, alcohol use among Amtrak employees ‘trending upward’

October 12, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Drug and alcohol use among Amtrak employees “has been generally trending upward since 2006,” an alarming trend that increases the likelihood of a serious wreck, the railroad’s inspector general warned in a recently released report.

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Flagstaff statue pays homage to the men who built the railroads

September 26, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The city of Flagstaff owes much to the railroad.

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Florida sees increased number of visitors during second quarter

August 25, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Florida continues to be a popular destination for tourists.

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Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal in Atlanta moves forward

November 1, 2011 The Travel Trolley

State and city officials this week announced a $12.2 million public-private partnership to move forward with a Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT) in downtown Atlanta.

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