WisDOT to receive $25.7M to upgrade train cars on Amtrak’s Hiawatha line
Outdated cab-baggage and coach cars used in Amtrak’s Chicago–Milwaukee Hiawatha Service are to be replaced with new cab-coach and coach cars. Benefits include increased seating capacity, reduced fuel consumption, increased equipment reliability, and improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities. [fox6now.com]
New cross-border pact seen speeding NYC-Montréal train service
Lengthy customs stops at the US/Canadian border will soon be a thing of the past for Amtrak Adirondack trains traveling between New York and Montréal. Under a new agreement, customs procedures will be shifted to Montréal as soon as a secure facility can be established at that city’s Central Station. [timesunion.com]
Asia: Indian Railways to ban single use plastic
In a bid to minimize plastic waste, Indian Railways will begin to enforce a ban on single use plastic material. Effective October 2, Railways vendors have been directed to avoid the use of plastic carry bags while staff will be expected to reduce, reuse and refuse plastic products. [financialexpress.com]
High-speed transit to mountains would benefit Colorado economy, study says
Adding high-speed transit to Denver’s I-70 mountain corridor would enhance opportunities for increased economic activity, increased employment and earnings, and expanded residential and commercial development, while reducing pollution and increasing safety, according to the study. [gazette.com]
All aboard! Amtrak route to New Orleans restored
A summer filled with train disruptions for New Orleans visitors has reached its end as Amtrak has restored full service on its Chicago-to-New Orleans line. Amtrak is offering buy-one-get-one-free fares to celebrate the restoration of full service. [washingtonpost.com]
