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America's Highway Fund Is Running Out of Money. Congress Wants To Spend New Funds on Not Fixing Highways.

Congress’ new infrastructure bill commissions a costly review of Amtrak’s food and beverage offerings and a study of yellow paint.

Reason

Texas man hit by Amtrack train. The driver’s attempt to help thwarted four alligators

Why anyone would ignore flashing warning lights is quite beyond me.

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE:MSGE) reported higher fiscal third-quarter revenue, supported by concert activity at Madison Square Garden, growth in suites and marketing partnerships, and the final performances of the latest Christmas Spectacular season, while adjusted operating income de

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How car-loving American cities fell so far behind their global peers on public transit

With most major European cities well served by trains and buses, bringing US transit up to par would cost $4.6tn

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Amtrak mulls loosening gun restrictions on trains in major policy shift

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The Independent UK

Amtrak could soon make it easier to bring guns on trains despite White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

New measure still being considered even after accused Trump would-be assassin Cole Tomas Allen took two trains to get from California to Washington, DC

The Independent UK

Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about security on trains

Union representatives and safety consultants say the case of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a media dinner is the latest example of someone allegedly trying to use the country's passenger trains to smuggle guns for an attack

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The White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. 'This isn't about, in my mind, changing the law'

"I don't think that's something that we should be focused on right now in any way, shape or form," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

Fortune

"The Amtrak of the skies"? Trump's interventionism comes for Spirit Airlines

The move could test how far the administration is willing to go to prop up a struggling private-sector company.

Axios

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S. They've destroyed nearly 50 homes in Georgia

The Independent UK

Amtrak announces cancelations and route changes as wildfire disrupts train service

A 2,700-acre fire has triggered cancelations and route changes

The Independent UK

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Trump used a secret meeting to push getting his name added on iconic NYC landmark: report

The development comes months after the president reportedly offered to release billions of dollars in infrastructure funding in exchange for renaming the station

The Independent UK

‘Bait and switch’: California sold voters a high-speed rail dream in 2008, 60 Minutes just exposed what $125b actually bought them

A pipe dream

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Train smashes into garbage truck in lucky escape for driver

An Amtrak train smashed into a garbage truck that was crossing the tracks in Kingstree, South Carolina.

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Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown

Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate

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Trump open to moving NYC’s gigantic Madison Square Garden for train station renovations: report

The donor behind the proposal has suggested naming the new Penn Station after the president

The Independent UK

Biden seen flying commercial at Reagan airport - where former president got hit with delays like everyone else

Biden sat in the third row of the small first-class cabin on the commuter jet

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5 Senior Travel Options Offering Major Discounts in 2026

Around 91% of Americans plan to travel in 2026, but many people don’t realize how expensive excursions have become. On average, a vacation costs about...

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Manhattan commuters urged to work from home for weeks amid rail upgrade

Extensive works on key bridge in New Jersey – part of $16bn Gateway project – will disrupt rail services into New York

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7 Senior Discount Programs That Return Once Holiday Demand Drops

The holiday season is officially over, and the high prices have finally left with it. During December, companies often suspend their senior discounts due to...

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5 Ways the Potential Friday Night Government Shutdown Will Impact NYC Commuters

Washington gridlock has returned, and the clock is ticking toward a midnight deadline this Friday, January 30. While political standoffs often feel distant, a federal funding lapse creates real ripples in the daily life of New York City. Commuters, travelers, and residents are right to wonder how a shutdown affects…

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The New 2026 ID Gatekeepers: 5 Travel and Access Rules Where Seniors Must Now Prove Age or Residency to Avoid Extra Fees

For decades, “proving you’re a senior” was as simple as showing a graying temple or a friendly smile. But as of January 2026, the era...

The Independent UK

How early should you book World Cup travel

FIFA has received over 500 million ticket requests for the World Cup thus far

The Independent UK

The all-new Amtrak trains to debut in the US in 2026

Amtrak’s new Airo trains feature automated boarding steps and digital information screens

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