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Fatal Amtrak crash in Rhode Island

CNN is reporting that the passengers are still stuck on the train. If you have any information about this incident, please let us know. "PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - An Amtrak express train has struck and killed a worker who was inspecting tracks just outside a train station in...

created by Rachel Nixon | 1 year ago
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Amtrak: Bombardier Overestimated Acela Brakes

Amtrak President David Gunn said Wednesday he believes the makers of the Acela Express trains overestimated the life expectancy of their brake rotors, forcing Amtrak to pull the entire fleet out of service for repairs. "I believe they misjudged the life of the...

created by Ben | 4 years ago
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Acela, Built to Be Rail's Savior, Bedevils Amtrak at Every Turn

WASHINGTON, April 23 - It was called the American Flyer, and its goals were ambitious: to speed train travel between Northeastern cities, steal customers from air shuttles, provide the model for a nationwide fast...

created by Smokey | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Amtrak cancels Acela service due to brake problems

Apparently, the Acela train's brakes which were supposed to last the life of the train are cracking after just three to five years. I was stuck in Boston for a few hours yesterday as all the Acela passengers...