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When will we fall behind? Why the time change?

Daylight Saving Time: When and Why We Still Use Daylight Saving Time The United States introduced daylight saving time in 1918, copying Germany and Britain’s efforts to save energy during World War I. Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY As fall…

Amtrak will offer train service from Cleveland to Florida starting in November

CLEVELAND – Thanks to Amtrak’s work on New York’s East River Tunnel, rail enthusiasts from Cleveland will be able to travel to Florida without changing trains starting in November. As a result of the work, Amtrak is temporarily combining the…

Temporary Amtrak route between Chicago and Miami with stops in the Pittsburgh area

A new, temporary Amtrak route between Chicago and Miami will stop at two locations in the Pittsburgh area along the way. The Floridian offers direct round-trip service between Chicago and Miami with stops in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Washington DC, Jacksonville, Orlando…

Amtrak announces temporary new train service between Chicago and Miami

CHICAGO (CBS) — A new temporary Amtrak train service will soon connect Chicago and Miami, combining Capitol Limited and Silver Star services for a limited time. Amtrak service in Florida begins on Sunday, November 10. “The From Florida offers customers…

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…