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  1. Trogdor

    RPA statement on Amtrak’s handling of major Wolverine delay

    Basically, last week, train 351 suffered locomotive problems. The train was coupled to 353 a few hours later. But then all sorts of everything else went wrong and a pre-11 am arrival in Chicago turned into a post-midnight arrival. Power was off on the train for much of it, and passengers...
  2. Trogdor

    YouTube video with major criticism for US railroads

    Saw this video on YouTube today, basically completely roasting US railroads, PSR, and the poor state of operational reliability (and quality of life for railroad workers).
  3. Trogdor

    Some WMATA train operators not compliant, removed from service

    Arguably the most mismanaged large transit agency in the US with yet another fail: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/washington-subway-system-will-temporarily-remove-some-trains-operators-2022-05-15/
  4. Trogdor

    Metra BNSF service suspended May 11 due to fatal train-truck collision

    https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/metra-trains-strikes-semi-truck-in-clarendon-hills/ Fatality was a passenger on the train. One of the coaches was pretty torn up.
  5. Trogdor

    United makes supersonic bet

    United has signed an agreement with a company called Boom Supersonic for up to 50 “Overture” jets, which supposedly will be ready to enter service in 2029. https://boomsupersonic.com/united
  6. Trogdor

    CSX to buy Pan Am Railways

    https://www.csx.com/index.cfm/about-us/media/press-releases/csx-to-acquire-pan-am-railways-in-new-england/ Will be interesting if they keep the rights to the Pan Am name or sell it off.
  7. Trogdor

    Stephen Gardner new Amtrak president

    I'm just gonna leave this right here: https://media.amtrak.com/2020/11/stephen-gardner-named-amtrak-president-as-part-of-new-leadership-structure/
  8. Trogdor

    Large plane discussion

    To separate the large from the small, I'll add my comments here. The issues of window shades (and the electronic ones on the 787) are an argument that will never fully satisfy everyone. They do save weight, which is important, but practically, they are a compromise between those that want to...
  9. Trogdor

    Boeing officially ending 747 production

    In an announcement that comes as no surprise to anyone who’s been following the trend of commercial aviation sales over the past few years, Boeing has announced they are officially ending 747 production in 2022. https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-747-end-production-coronavirus-2020-7 While...
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    NY Times: Anderson out, William Flynn in

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/nyregion/amtrak-ceo-william-flynn.html
  11. Trogdor

    Amtrak posts white papers on financial performance, revenue/cost allocation

    https://www.amtrak.com/about-amtrak/amtrak-facts/stakeholder-faqs.html I'm sure folks here will have plenty to say.
  12. Trogdor

    Herb Kelleher (founder of Southwest Airlines) has died

    https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/03/business/southwest-airlines-founder-herb-kelleher-obit/index.html Air travel in the US (and much of the world, for that matter) would not be the same without the business model he built.
  13. Trogdor

    ClubAcela rebranding back to Metropolitan Lounge

    https://media.amtrak.com/2018/12/amtrak-metropolitan-lounge-in-boston-recieves-modern-makeover-and-new-moniker/ Basically, all of the NEC lounges are being refreshed or replaced over the next couple of years, and will be returning to the Metropolitan Lounge branding that was replaced with...
  14. Trogdor

    VIA train collides with Ottawa transit bus

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/via-train-ottawa-bus-collision-causes-multiple-deaths-1.1858868
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    Allegiant delays put Amtrak to shame

    From http://www2.allegiantair.com/travel-advisory
  16. Trogdor

    Long-Distance GM named

    Doug Varn has been named General Manager for long-distance services. He has previously served as chief of product planning, general manager for the Auto Train, and vice president of planning in the old Intercity business unit.
  17. Trogdor

    Cowboys on a train

    Photos liked below: http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/photo-gallery/Train-to-San-Diego/96902f3f-1ae4-4109-bff8-5e8a4db55bd0
  18. Trogdor

    Nebraska Zephyr excursion Chicago-Quincy

    http://www.irm.org/events/zephyrexcursion.html
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    Wisconsin Talgo Debate

    http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/administration-wants-to-keep-train-base-plans-on-track-despite-cost-rc4gmet-142164293.html As I've mentioned several times on here, the Talgo deal isn't turning out so well for Wisconsin and the Hiawatha service.
  20. Trogdor

    15 cars, 600 restless riders

    For those keeping an eye out for tonight's train 59 out of CHI, it will have two engines, a baggage, and 15 Superliners. The front half of the train is being turned from inbound train 4, with an extra diner-lounge (to NOL) and five extra coaches (to MEM). Looking at well over 600 people on the...
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