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Amtrak launches new 160mph Acela trains — but they take just as long as the old ones

Acelas run from Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via Philadelphia, New York Penn Station, New Haven, and Providence

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Trump administration takes control of Washington’s Union Station train hub

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is ‘not a power play’ as Trump seeks greater sway over the US capital.

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Duffy announces DOT takeover of DC’s Union Station - Roll Call

The Trump administration is taking over Union Station, a major transportation hub in Washington used by Amtrak and the city's Metro system.

Roll Call

National guard troops deployed in DC rake leaves and clear homeless camps

Trump turns national guard troops deployed in DC into jacks of all trades

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Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his department is taking management of Washington's main transportation hub away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation’s capital

The Independent UK

Big railroads spurn system designed to improve safety

Two and a half years after a train derailment in Ohio, major freight railroads have not joined a federal program aimed at reducing rail hazards

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Trump's Plans for Intel Take a Page From Bernie Sanders' Playbook

Turning Intel into the chipmaking equivalent of Amtrak is unlikely to be good news for American taxpayers or the company itself.

Reason

The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go public: Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station rail yard.

The Conversation

Amtrak reveals launch date for new 160mph tilting trains on the East Coast

The next-generation Acela trains will run from Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via New York Penn Station

The Independent UK

5 Unique Senior Discounts You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

From Amtrak to Waffle House, discover fun and surprising senior discounts to enjoy retirement while saving money and living it up.

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Boy dies after being swept into drain pipe during East Coast flooding

Children were playing in a common area when floodwaters swept the boy into the pipe

The Independent UK

Boy, 13, dies after getting trapped in a storm drain during East Coast flooding

Officials in Maryland say a 13-year-old boy died after getting trapped in a storm drain during heavy rainfall and flooding on the East Coast

The Independent UK

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‘Revolutionary’ direct LA to NYC train could launch in time for Fifa World Cup 2026 (and it’s ‘Trump proof’)

The Transcontinental Chief is the brainchild of private sector company AmeriStarRail, which wants the coast-to-coast service to launch in partnership with Amtrak

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Amtrak Joins Prime Day With Deals on Fares — But You’ll Have to Act Fast

Prime members can score 20% off midweek fares — what travelers should know before booking.

The Independent UK

Amtrak revives Gulf Coast service 20 years after Hurricane Katrina brought it to a standstill

The new twice-daily Amtrak Mardi Gras Service begins on August 18

The Independent UK

Millions of Americans remain under heat warnings after days of record breaking temps. When will it end?

The heat dome that has caused temperatures to spike across the East Coast is expected to become less intense by Thursday

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The Independent UK

Feeling the heat: Your AC is going to push summer electricity bills to an average of $186 a month

Hot weather and rising gas prices will drive up your electricity bill this summer, experts warn.

The Independent UK

Video shows passengers sweltering on Amtrak train stuck in Baltimore tunnel for over an hour during heatwave

Passengers were stuck without air conditioning or electricity until a rescue locomotive was sent to pull passengers back

Roll Call

With high-speed rail stuck in the station, Brightline still moving - Roll Call

The Brightline West project between southern California and Las Vegas looks like the brightest high-speed rail line now in development.

The Independent UK

With 160mph trains launching on the East Coast - is America finally on track for a high-speed rail network?

Amtrak's 160mph Acela trains, due to debut in the next few weeks, will serve the Northeast Corridor, from Washington DC to Boston via New York

The Conversation

Split Supreme Court blocks Oklahoma’s Catholic charter school − but future cases could hinge on whether charters are, at their core, public or private

In April 2025, the Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the nation’s first religious charter school could open in Oklahoma. The St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School would have been funded by taxpayer money but run by a local archdiocese and diocese. Several justices appeared open to the idea…

The Independent UK

More than 200 firefighters battle massive warehouse blaze in Baltimore. No injuries reported

A massive blaze in a mattress warehouse in Baltimore has been contained to the building after a response including more than 200 firefighters

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Older adults can access special discounts on a variety of travel deals, including hotel stays, airfare, car rentals, cruises, attractions, and entertainment.

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