All articles tagged with #train service
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC10 Philadelphia
FanDuel provided $80,000 to restore SEPTA's express train service for the Eagles season opener after initial service cuts due to budget issues, ensuring fans could travel easily to the game. The funding covered both operational costs and free rides home for fans, highlighting a temporary solution amid ongoing transit funding challenges.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Amtrak Media
Amtrak is offering Mardi Gras train service starting August 18, with booking now available, and provides contact information for further inquiries. The company is focused on modernizing and expanding its rail services across North America.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Amtrak has announced that train service between New York and New Haven will resume in the afternoon after a temporary disruption.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
A landslide in San Clemente has indefinitely halted train service between Orange and San Diego counties, affecting Metrolink and Amtrak passengers. The closure, caused by debris falling onto the tracks, has left some passengers stranded for hours. This is not the first time the area has seen closures due to landslides, and officials are attributing the incident to climate change. Efforts are being made to address the situation and find solutions for rail stability.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by OregonLive
Amtrak train service between Portland and Seattle remains halted due to a second landslide near Kelso, following a previous landslide that affected tracks south of the city. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
Full subway service has been restored for the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 train lines following a train derailment at 96th Street. The restoration comes after the removal of two trains from the tunnel, track and third rail repairs, and a safety inspection. NTSB officials suspect human error as the cause and are seeking footage of the collision. Governor Hochul expressed relief at the restoration, benefiting hundreds of thousands of riders.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS New York
Amtrak service between New York City and Albany remains suspended due to unforeseen track closures caused by structural issues with a privately owned building in Hell's Kitchen. The Department of Buildings has issued emergency work orders and a vacate order for the affected parking garage. Service between the city and Croton-Harmon is also temporarily suspended, causing disruptions and cancellations. Commuters are hoping for a resolution before Monday's commute.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC 6 South Florida
Brightline will double its train service between Miami and Orlando, offering 30 trips daily with 15 trains in each direction. The first train will depart Miami at 6:41 a.m. and arrive in Orlando at 10:19 a.m., while the last train will leave Miami at 9:41 p.m. The journey from Miami to Orlando takes approximately three and a half hours at speeds up to 125 mph. This expansion comes less than two weeks after Brightline's inaugural trip to central Florida.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Metro will launch its final planned service increase on Monday, offering the most train service in its history. The increase includes shorter wait times between trains on the Red, Blue, Silver, Green, and Yellow lines during peak travel times. This marks the 11th service increase since last summer as Metro rebounds from the pandemic. While bus ridership is approaching pre-pandemic levels, rail ridership remains about 45% lower than in 2019. Future service increases will be based on ridership demand, and Metro will monitor trends to assess the need for adjustments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AllEars.Net
The launch of the Brightline train service connecting South Florida to the Orlando International Airport has been delayed again. Despite previous claims of construction completion, Brightline announced that they are still working on certification and testing. Service to and from Orlando will not be available from September 7th to the 21st, with the first available date for purchasing tickets being September 22nd. Passengers affected during this period are being offered refunds, upgrades, and discounts. The train's path through Orlando, including a potential stop near Disney World, is still being determined.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC San Diego
Train service from San Diego’s North County to Orange County has been disrupted due to a landslide near San Clemente, dropping debris onto nearby vacation homes and train tracks. Metrolink’s Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line, along with Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, will not be operating at their full capacity until further notice. The tracks will only reopen once it is determined safe to do so. Impacted travelers are advised to keep up with the latest alerts or call for more detailed service information.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Badgers burrowing under rail tracks have halted trains in the northern and southern Netherlands, forcing lengthy cancellations on at least two lines. The digging means "the rails can subside and then the safety of train traffic can no longer be guaranteed," ProRail, the company that maintains the Dutch rail network said in a statement. Badgers are protected animals in the Netherlands, so rail operators have to get permission to move them or disturb their habitat before repairs can begin.