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transportation19 days ago•7 min saved

Amtrak launches Airo fleet in major modernization, first rolling out on Pacific Northwest routes this summer

Amtrak is rolling out the Airo fleet—a $8 billion upgrade of 83 Siemens trains—to modernize aging cars, beginning this summer on the Cascades route in the Pacific Northwest and later expanding to the Northeast; the redesigned interior includes larger windows, brighter lighting, more outlets, and accessibility upgrades, with seats that slide forward instead of reclining, a change that has drawn mixed reviews; the Cascades trains will seat up to 300 (vs about 168 today) and run up to 125 mph, aided by power-switching locomotives; funding includes federal Infrastructure Act money, and Amtrak plans more routes as ridership hit 34.5 million in 2025.

via Fox News|

#airo #amtrak #fleet-replacement

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Travel on Rails: Amtrak's Dynamic Pricing Fuels a Flight-Fare Debate

Amtrak has expanded dynamic pricing after the pandemic, charging more for last-minute or flexible travel and rewarding early bookings. Some travelers discover flights cheaper than train tickets on certain routes, testing the idea that rail is always cheaper or more efficient. Critics argue a taxpayer-funded service should avoid moody pricing, while supporters say the approach boosts ridership and funds needed infrastructure upgrades; in the meantime, Amtrak reports record ridership and revenue, despite ongoing service-quality concerns.

via The New York Times|

#amtrak #business #dynamic-pricing

astronomy1 year ago•8 min saved

"Transportation Adventure: Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse by Trains and Planes"

Elizabeth Howell recounts her transportation adventure to witness the total solar eclipse just outside of Montreal, opting for a remote train station in Dorval to avoid the crowds. With a family history in both trains and planes, she and her husband enjoyed watching trains and planes while waiting for the eclipse. As the eclipse approached, they witnessed a rainbow-colored halo around the sun and experienced the eerie darkness of totality, feeling privileged to witness the rare event. Howell reflects on the eclipse's otherworldly nature and ponders what other secrets of the sky remain to be discovered.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #eclipse-viewing #planes

transportation2 years ago•0 min saved

"Denver Airport Trains Struggle with Technical Issues, Causing Passenger Chaos"

Denver International Airport is experiencing technical issues with its trains, prompting the deployment of buses to transport passengers between concourses. Travelers flying out of Concourse A are advised to use the bridge security checkpoint and walk to their gate, while those flying today should arrive 30 minutes earlier to accommodate potential delays. Engineers are working to resolve the issue, but trains are expected to operate at limited capacity throughout the day.

via The Denver Post|

#delays #denver-international-airport #technical-issues

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Station To Station: A Captivating Journey through Fun Junction"

Station To Station is a delightful puzzle game that combines resource management and strategy as players connect production chains and build railways across different biomes. Each level is divided into stages, requiring players to carefully plan their routes and manage their finances. The game features beautiful voxel graphics and offers optional bonus objectives to enhance gameplay. Station To Station is a well-balanced and visually appealing puzzle game that will captivate players with its charming gameplay.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#gaming #puzzle-game #resource-management

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Nationwide Train Delays Caused by Norfolk Southern System Outage

Norfolk Southern experienced a Positive Train Control (PTC) outage, causing a disruption in train services across its system. Trains, including those operated by Amtrak, were unable to move due to the inability to connect to the PTC network. While Norfolk Southern stated that the issues were being resolved, the outage continued into the evening, resulting in train cancellations and significant delays. This is not the first time a PTC outage has impacted railroad operations this year.

via Railfan & Railroad Magazine|

#amtrak #norfolk-southern #outage

travel2 years ago•10 min saved

Unconventional Trains: Breaking the Rules with Style.

From suspended monorails to hanging monorails with glass floors, railway technology has evolved to conquer cities, mountains, deep mines, and some of the world's most extreme climates. Unusual railways like the Schwebebahn monorail in Germany, the Stoosbahn in Switzerland, and the Ferrobus in South America break the rules to reach places other trains can't roll. Meanwhile, the Katoomba Scenic Railway in Australia offers a hair-raising descent down sandstone cliffs and through epic rock formations and tunnels perched over a stunning rainforest landscape.

via CNN|

#ferrobus #monorail #railway-technology

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

California Leads the Charge in Electrifying Transportation with Diesel Truck Ban

California has approved a rule that will ban the sale of diesel big rigs in the state by 2036, making it the first in the world to require trucks to ditch internal combustion engines. The mandate will apply to about 1.8 million trucks, including those operated by Amazon, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service. The state also became the first to adopt standards to limit pollution from trains. The regulations are intended to improve air quality and trim carbon emissions from transportation, the source of about half the state’s greenhouse gases.

via Gizmodo|

#air-quality #california #carbon-emissions

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

California leads the way with first-ever train emission regulations.

California has become the first state to adopt emission rules for trains, with a new rule that will ban locomotive engines more than 23 years old by 2030 and increase the use of zero-emissions technology to transport freight from ports and throughout railyards. The standards would also reduce chemicals that contribute to smog. However, some say it's too soon for the locomotive standards, and the rail industry says the technology isn't there yet. The proposed rules would need federal backing to move forward.

via NPR|

#california #climate-change #emissions

transportation3 years ago•1 min saved

Badgers Cause Train Delays by Burrowing Under Tracks in the Netherlands

Badgers burrowing under rail tracks in the Netherlands have caused lengthy cancellations on at least two lines, with one line out of service for at least a week. 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. ProRail, the company that maintains Dutch railroads, is appealing for a speeding up of the procedures to ensure the safety of train traffic.

via The Associated Press|

#badgers #netherlands #prorail