New contract could bring passenger trains to the New River Valley by 2027 at the latest
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – A new contract to extend NRV commuter rail service is expected to save time and money. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority approved the purchase of 24 miles of Norfolk Southern’s Manassas Line at a board meeting…
Amtrak starts selling fares for the legendary car train
Amtrak has launched a special rate for the legendary Auto Train. The price is only $34 for adults and $17 for children ages 2 to 12, plus the cost of the vehicle. All aboard – including your vehicle! Amtrak offers…
Semi-trailer catches fire in Indiantown after ramming Amtrak train with 86 people on board
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — A semi-trailer truck caught fire in Indiantown Thursday morning after colliding with an Amtrak train carrying more than 80 people. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) responded to a passenger…
Amtrak reports delays after train hits pickup truck in Stonington
STONINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Amtrak reported service delays between New London and Kingston. According to Stonington Police, a train collided with a pickup truck in the area of 54 Island Road in Stonington. They said the accident occurred around 8:25…
Dollar Tree interested in Salem’s Lakeside Plaza
The owner of the Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center has a Dollar Tree According to city records, the store is scheduled to move to the Salem Mall. Salem city planners approved the plan in a July 10 vote, allowing construction of…
Amtrak train to Richmond rams truck
An Amtrak train bound for Richmond crashed into the back of a semi-trailer truck in Connecticut on Friday morning, slightly injuring a train driver and damaging warning equipment at the railroad crossing, authorities said. A television news video from the…
