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Report says each $1 billion in public transportation spending returns $5 billion in benefits

By | March 7, 2026

Two commuter trains meet at station on curve

WASHINGTON — A new independent economic study assessing the American Public Transportation Association’s recommendations for public transportation funding estimates that every $1 billion in such funding generates $5 billion in long-term economic value. This week’s report, Economic Impact of Public Transportation Investment, also says the funding supports tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. In February, […]

Amtrak adds train capacity for spring and summer

By | March 6, 2026

CHICAGO — Amtrak is addressing the coach capacity shortfall on the Coast Starlight and Sunset Limited while shuffling equipment to beef up summer consists on other Superliner-equipped trains. However, the railroad still contends it can’t come up with two Viewliner sleeping cars and two Viewliner diners to augment the triweekly Cardinal, its perpetually sold-out New […]

Members of Congress ask Amtrak for more trains serving two New Jersey stations

By | March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON — Three members of Congress from the Northeast have requested additional Amtrak service for Trenton, N.J., and the Metropark station in Iselin, N.J. In a letter to Amtrak President Roger Harris, U.S. Reps. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.), Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) note the upcoming World Cup soccer games and semiquincentennial events […]

MBTA’s North Station bridge project advances with labor agreement

By | March 6, 2026

The current North Station Draw One Bridge. MBTA[/caption BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s project to replace a bridge at North Station took another step forward on Thursday, March 5, with the signing of a Project Labor Agreement to support construction of the Draw One Bridge replacement. The bridge, which handles more than 1,000 […]

Hobbyshop Window for March 6th 2026

By | March 6, 2026

Color photo showing B end of HO scale two-bay covered hopper with exterior posts painted brown with black and white graphics on white background.

For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it back as a frequent feature on Trains.com. Here’s a recap of some of the items that arrived at our offices for the week ending March 6th 2026. Keep up to date on the latest […]

Amtrak pilot program aids passengers with disabilities

By | March 5, 2026

Counter at station next to sign labeled "Red Cap Assistance" with a QR code

CHICAGO — Amtrak has taken a significant step to address the boarding experience for passengers with disabilities. To better aid the increasing number of passengers requesting assistance at stations, Brian Dassell, the company’s senior director of customer service, tells Trains, “We created a process for customers to put their name on a virtual list to […]

Amtrak to begin accepting grant applications as part of Baltimore tunnel project

By | March 5, 2026

Map showing route of the current B&P Tunnel and the planned route of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel which will replace it.

BALTIMORE — Amtrak will begin accepting applications for community grants related to its Frederick Douglass Tunnel project in Baltimore on March 23. The Community Investment Program is part of a $50 million Amtrak investment that will concide with the major infrastructure project. It will be open to nonprofit organizations and government entities within a quarter-mile […]

Amtrak, Virginia add bus service to offset impacts of Long Bridge project

By | March 5, 2026

RICHMOND, Va. — Amtrak and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority will launch new express bus service between Richmond and Washington, D.C., this Saturday, March 7, as part of ongoing efforts to address service changes because of the ongoing Long Bridge project. The Amtrak Connection service to and from Richmond will accommodate morning travel north to […]

Supreme Court rules NJ Transit is subject to out-of-state lawsuits

By | March 5, 2026

WASHINGTON — NJ Transit will face lawsuits from out-of-state courts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the transit agency is not entitled to “sovereign immunity,” the principle that one state cannot be sued in another state’s court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in the decision for a unanimous court, wrote that “sovereign immunity is personal […]

FTA to provide $100 million for World Cup public transit

By | March 4, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Federal Transit Administration will provide $100.3 million in funding to support public transit systems in host cities for this summer’s World Cup soccer tournament, the agency announced Tuesday (March 3). The money will support planning, capital, and operating expenses for matches and related events; will be apportioned according to a formula involving […]

Amtrak plans track work at Penn Station as Portal Bridge cutover continues: news report (updated)

By | March 4, 2026

Crew members in bucket lifts prepare catenary wiring

NEW YORK — Amtrak has scheduled a week of urgent track repairs at New York’s Penn Station to coincide with the final week of the current service changes accommodating the Portal Bridge cutover, NorthJersey.com reports. The work is scheduled to begin March 9 and end March 15, the same day that work is slated to […]

UP derailment near Dunsmuir halts Coast Starlight operations

By | March 3, 2026

DUNSMUIR, Calif. — Operation of Amtrak’s Coast Starlight remains disrupted following a Sunday, March 1, derailment of a Union Pacific train at the Cantara Loop near Dunsmuir. According to a local TV report, about 19 cars derailed Sunday evening. UP told the broadcaster today (Tuesday, March 3) that no hazardous materials were involved and cleanup […]

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Report says each $1 billion in public transportation spending returns $5 billion in benefits

Amtrak adds train capacity for spring and summer

Members of Congress ask Amtrak for more trains serving two New Jersey stations

MBTA’s North Station bridge project advances with labor agreement

Hobbyshop Window for March 6th 2026

Amtrak pilot program aids passengers with disabilities

Amtrak to begin accepting grant applications as part of Baltimore tunnel project

Amtrak, Virginia add bus service to offset impacts of Long Bridge project

Supreme Court rules NJ Transit is subject to out-of-state lawsuits

FTA to provide $100 million for World Cup public transit

Amtrak plans track work at Penn Station as Portal Bridge cutover continues: news report (updated)

UP derailment near Dunsmuir halts Coast Starlight operations

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