WASHINGTON — Amtrak rolled out three new locomotives on Monday, the first step in the railroad’s plan to modernize its aging fleet of trains.
The three are the first of 70 new locomotives the railroad is buying to operate on the Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston. Amtrak said they would operate at speeds up to 125 miles per hour on the Northeast route, matching the top speed of its current regional trains.
Read the complete story at The New York Times.
Related News
- DIPP assessments drop to 32 cents per dollar of daily benefit coverage
- TD NTS room block hits capacity, more lodging being secured
- Colorado SLD: Ulterior motives fueled editorial regarding rail safety bill
- BLET buys into Ancora’s promises
- SMART GC Ellis issues statement on LACMTA’s emergency procurement declaration to acquire barriers
- SMART-TD maintains support of current NS leadership
- Online fundraiser established for Local 821 officer’s family
- Ground broken on Brightline West — new rail jobs incoming!
- After FRA rule, Jared Cassity explains why we still need the Rail Safety Act
- ALERT for L.A.-area members — operator stabbing suspect at large