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February 21, 2024

Metra to Purchase Battery-Powered Trainsets for Rock Island Line

The new trainsets built by Stadler will be used on the Rock Island Line’s Beverly Branch between LaSalle St. and Blue Island.

May 2, 2023

Amtrak Releases Harry Potter Locomotives on NEC

Four ASC-64 electrics promoting the new Harry Potter show on Broadway are expected to run on the Corridor until June.

March 27, 2023

Amtrak Studies New York City to Scranton Service

A new study released by Amtrak this week found that a New York to Scranton train would move 470,000 passengers annually.

March 13, 2023

Amtrak Eyes Expansion in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas

Amtrak is partnering with the Southern Rail Commission to apply for federal funds to study an expansion of the Crescent from Mississippi to Louisana and Texas.

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