YOKOHAMA, Japan — A warning light alerted the driver of a Japanese commuter train that there was an obstacle in the train’s path, but he was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting a produce truck at a grade crossing. The driver of the truck was killed, a rare fatal rail accident for Japan. [See […]
Type of Train: Passenger/Transit
Cascades crash civil trial begins in Washington state NEWSWIRE
SEATTLE — In what’s believed to be the first suit stemming from the December 2017 derailment of an Amtrak Cascades passenger train to go to trial, three of those injured in the wreck are seeking damages in federal court in Tacoma, Wash. The trial, which began Tuesday, Sept. 3, and is tentatively scheduled for eight […]
Construction on LA Metro Gold Line extension to begin in 2020 NEWSWIRE
An LA Metro train to Union Station stops at Azusa, a 50-minute ride away on the Foothill Gold Line. Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority An artist’s rendering of the future San Dimas station on the new Foothill Gold Line extension to Pomona, due to open in 2025. Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Part of an […]
Japan commuter train crash kills one, injures more than 30 NEWSWIRE
Workers examine the site of a commuter train derailment in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday. The train hit a truck loaded with produce, killing the driver. Associated Press/Eugene Hoshiko YOKOHAMA, Japan — One person was killed and 33 were injured when an express commuter train collided with a truck on Thursday. Kyodo News reports the train […]
Summer project done, but Penn Station work to continue NEWSWIRE
While a major summer infrastructure program is complete, work at Penn Station will continue during windows of less traffic for Amtrak, NJ Transit, and Long Island Rail Road trains. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK — While Amtrak’s summer infrastructure work at New York’s Penn Station is complete, additional work will continue over the next nine months. […]
Amtrak updates hurricane cancellations, schedule changes NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON — Amtrak has extended cancellations of some trains and modified schedules for others because of the continuing effects of Hurricane Dorian. Thursday, Sept. 5, and Friday, Sept. 6, schedule changes include: — The north and southbound Palmetto will operate between New York and Richmond, Va., but are cancelled between Richmond and Savannah, Ga. — […]
San Francisco cable cars to be replaced with buses for 10 days NEWSWIRE
The gearboxes inside the Hyde Street powerhouse that propel San Francisco’s iconic cable cars will be rebuilt starting Sept. 13. Justin Franz SAN FRANCISCO – If you are planning a trip to the City by the Bay to ride its iconic cable cars, you’ll be out of luck for 10 days starting Sept. 13. San […]
Sound Transit breaks ground on latest light rail extension NEWSWIRE
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Sound Transit broke ground Tuesday on its latest light rail extension, an 8.5-mile, four-stop extension north to the Snohomish County community of Lynnwood. When it opens in 2024, the extension promises riders the ability to travel from Lynnwood to downtown Seattle in 28 minutes, and will see trains every 4 to 6 […]
Texas legislators look to revive plans for Austin-San Antonio rail service NEWSWIRE
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state legislators are trying to revive a long-proposed commuter rail service between Austin and San Antonio. The San Antonio Current reports that 20 state representatives have sent a letter to the chairman of the House Transportation Committee requesting a feasibility study of rail service prior to the 2021 legislative session. The […]
Ask Trains: Is that Talgo’s tilt normal?
A Series 6 Talgo trainset is examined after 125-mph operation at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colo., in 1998. Bob Johnston Q: In the Sept. 2019 Passenger column on Page 18, I see that a Series 6 Talgo locomotive is leaning while being inspected. Was that tilt normal? — Robert Muckey, Williamson, N.Y. A: […]
Analysis: Amtrak surrenders valuable tool with retirement of last dome car NEWSWIRE
The Ocean View attracts attention on Amtrak’s Gulf Coast inspection train at Lake City, Fla., on Feb. 19, 2016. Bob Johnston The late Amtrak CEO Joe Boardman dines with wife Joanne aboard the Ocean View, hosting a dinner for Southwest Chief inspection train attendees at La Junta, Colo. on Aug. 4, 2016. Bob Johnston […]
Amtrak suspends ‘Palmetto’ service, extends cancellations for Florida trains NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON — Amtrak has expanded its train cancellations and schedule modifications because of severe weather anticipated because of Hurricane Dorian. Today (Sept. 3) the southbound Palmetto will operate only between New York and Washington, D.C., with service cancelled from Washington to Richmond, Va. The northbound Palmetto will operate as scheduled. Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, […]
