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Charges pending after driver hit by Amtrak train at Virginia railroad crossing

One man was seriously hurts after an Amtrak train collided with a pickup truck Tuesday morning. PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - Charges are pending after a driver was hit by an Amtrak train in Prince William County. The driver, a 54-year-old who was traveling …

Elon Musk Wants to Privatize Amtrak, But the Real Problem Is Freight Monopolies

In early March, Elon Musk called Amtrak, the U.S. intercity passenger rail service, an “embarrassment” and suggested privatizing it. Soon after, the Trump administration forced Stephen Gardner, Amtrak’s CEO, to resign. In his comments, Musk—America’s “ …

NJ Transit, Amtrak detail rail improvements they hope will avoid summer of hell 2.0

Commuters will see infrastructure improvements and better response and communications when something goes wrong, but Gov. Phil Murphy said that won’t guarantee this will be a perfect summer on the rails. The joint partnership between NJ Transit and Amtrak …

NJ Transit, Amtrak working to avoid another "summer of hell"

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held what he called a summit with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak on Tuesday to report on improvements that he hopes will cut down on disruptions. It's the third such meeting since what's been dubbed the "summer of …

Florida Man Indicted on Weapons Offenses After Bringing Firearms, Including a Booby-Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle, on ...

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Florida man has been indicted for aggravated assault, endangering others, and multiple weapons offenses, including possession of assault weapons …

FL man allegedly brought multiple weapons, including booby-trapped rifle, on Amtrak train: police

TRENTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- A Florida man has been indicted for allegedly bringing multiple weapons, including assault weapons with large capacity ammunition magazines, a silencer and a booby-trapped rifle on an Amtrak train. Jeffrey O. Kennerk, 34, of Fort …

Florida man indicted on claims he brought weapons on NJ Amtrak train

Jeffrey O. Kennerk was arrested at the Trenton Transit Center. A Florida man was indicted Wednesday on multiple weapons charges, aggravated assault, and endangerment after allegedly transporting an arsenal of illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives …

More testing needed to identify decapitated animals found at Fremont Amtrak station, police say

The Fremont Police Department said Tuesday that further investigation would be needed to identify two animals that were found decapitated on a bench at the Amtrak Fremont/Centerville train station. The disturbing discovery was reported to the Fremont …

Amtrak Train Collides with Pickup Truck at Bristow Crossing; Driver Hospitalized

Emergency crews worked to extricate a driver from a pickup truck after it was struck by an Amtrak train at a railroad crossing on Bristow Road near Manassas on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The driver was transported to a regional hospital with injuries. No one …

Amtrak begins repairs to avoid another disruptive summer for train riders

Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday commuters should brace for some short-term disruptions to rail service as Amtrak replaces old wires and broken signals in an effort to prevent another summer of delays. Murphy met with Amtrak officials in Newark to highlight …

NJ Transit and Amtrak meet to address upcoming summer travel concerns

The public transportation organizations have spent $12 million on service upgrades in order to address major service disruptions that were extremely prevalent last summer. That includes hardware and overhead wire replacements. “There’s a consensus the heat …

NJ Transit & Amtrak Team Up for Better Service

© Anne-Marie Caruso/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK (Newark, NJ)  —  As hot weather approaches, New Jersey’s Governor is announcing a move to foster better cooperation between NJ Transit and Amtrak to help avoid last summer’s commuting …

Gov. Murphy meets with NJ Transit, Amtrak about infrastructure work ahead of summer travel season

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy met with leaders from Amtrak and New Jersey Transit on Tuesday, ahead of the busy summer travel season. It comes after last summer's travel nightmare for so many commuters, which was full of …

Driver injured after Amtrak collides with truck

Amtrak starts repairs to reduce delays for NJ Transit riders

Amtrak owns much of the Northeast Corridor rail line and will spend $40 million on infrastructure between Manhattan and Trenton. Though Amtrak owns the infrastructure, the vast majority of the more than 400 daily trains that run on the corridor are NJ …

Trump administration pulls $64M Amtrak grant for Texas high-speed rail project

Rail News Home High-Speed Rail 4/15/2025 Rail News: High-Speed Rail In 2023, Amtrak and Texas Central Partners announced they would together explore opportunities to develop a Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail line. Several years ago, Texas Central …

USDOT Cancels Amtrak Grant for Texas High-Speed Rail

The planned high-speed rail line connecting Dallas and Houston was originally proposed by a private firm, which later partnered with Amtrak.  Rendering courtesy Texas Central Partners Plans to build a high-speed passenger rail line between Dallas and …

Amtrak train and pick-up truck collide in Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A pick-up truck driver was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a collision with an Amtrak train in Prince William County, authorities said. Around 9:21 a.m., a southbound Amtrak train struck a privately owned pick-up …

Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck Near Manassas Station: Officials

The crash was reported shortly before noon on Tuesday, April 15, after the train left the Manassas station, striking the truck at a nearby crossing. Investigators say the truck was thrown off the tracks coming to rest in the right of way. First responders …

James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Wraps Inaugural Year with Resounding Success

Weeklong Celebration of Sports, Philanthropy and Legends Draws Enthusiastic Crowds to Boca Raton BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational has officially wrapped, …

AuraLight Dispensary in Aurora Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with 420 Weekend Bash

Celebrate one year of AuraLight Dispensary in Aurora, IL with exclusive 420 weekend deals, giveaways, and food trucks. Stop by and Light Your Aura! AURORA, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AuraLight Dispensary is proud to …

Karalyne Whelan Explores the Beauty and Pain of Love in Her New Poetry Collection A Place for a Poet’s Death

A powerful poetic debut exploring the soul-shattering highs and lows of love, passion, and self-discovery SAINT JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Place for a Poet’s Death by Karalyne Whelan is not just a poetry …

Luxury Destination Wedding in Wisconsin Inspires Romeo & Juliet Live Wedding Painting Art

Ann Bailey, Atlanta's luxury wedding painter, created a romantic artwork in oil for one couple's "Regal Reception" at historic Osthoff Resort event. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlanta's …

Women’s Golf Day Comes to Treetops Resort Michigan’s Most Spectacular Resort June 1st

Michigan’s most spectacular resort -Treetops Resort known for its award-winning golf nationally is dedicated to providing an unparalleled golf experience. GAYLORD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan’s most spectacular …

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

Cibolo Conservancy Changes Name and Ramps Up Efforts to Protect the Texas Hill Country

The Heart of Texas Conservancy is scaling its efforts to protect the Texas Hill Country’s natural heritage. BOERNE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Texas Hill Country facing unprecedented development pressure, …

Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Top 10 Finalists To Compete At Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival

Wildflower! Songwriting Workshop features Gretchen Peters on May 16 at the Courtyard Dallas Richardson at Spring Valley from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The top 10 singer songwriter …

Hubbell Trading Post Road Show Comes to Bandelier National Monument April 26–27

Immerse yourself in Navajo culture with weaving, jewelry, and oral history—set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bandelier’s Frijoles Canyon ALBAQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Western National Parks Association (WNPA …

Alfa History and ARtGlass Unite to Bring Saudi Heritage to Life Through Augmented Reality

AL RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alfa History (of the Falcon Group), the Middle East’s premier historical research and cultural storytelling company, has partnered with ARtGlass, the global leader in wearable …

Zerzura Experiences Unveils the UAE’s Most Exclusive Dune Buggy Adventure at Mleiha National Park

Zerzura Experiences combines archaeology, adventure, and luxury to redefine desert tourism in the UAE. SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zerzura Experiences, the exclusive operator within the breathtaking Mleiha …

ADDISON KABOOM TOWN!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks With Air Show and a Townwide Celebration of Freedom on July 3

ADDISON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its inception in 1985, one of the nation’s most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is …

Volcanoes Safaris Commemorates World Chimpanzee Day with Launch of Exclusive 7-Day Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda

KAMPALA, UGANDA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, Volcanoes Safaris, a leader in luxury ecotourism, is delighted to announce its new 7-Day Chimpanzee Safari. This meticulously curated …

OPIC Technologies, Inc. Pioneers Spatial Livestreaming for Live Music Experiences

OPIC’s Spatial Livestream tech brings depth and presence to live music, allowing fans to experience performances as if they were in the room. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OPIC Technologies, Inc., the leader …

Renowned Artist Alex Levin Captures the Soul of Jerusalem in Breathtaking Paintings

Experience the soul of Jerusalem through Alex Levin’s captivating Jerusalem paintings, bringing history, faith, and beauty into your home. STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jerusalem Paintings – Where …

Delray Beach DDA Celebrates Mom with Annual Mother’s Day Orchid Giveaway

Downtown Shoppers Receive Free Orchid for Every $200 Spent May 1-10, 2025 DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in partnership …

ScreenlyyID Launches Free-for-Life KYC & AML Plan for Startups and Small Businesses

Expanding fraud management company breaks barriers to compliance with a zero-cost solution for seamless identity verification WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ScreenlyyID, a global fraud management company specializing …

InterHarmony Artists Perform Piano Trios and Opera Arias in Phantom of the Archduke at Carnegie Hall on April 24 at 8PM

The InterHarmony showcase will be like an easel with a phantom of fantasies on a colorful musical palette in the evening’s key work, Beethoven’s Archduke Trio. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The InterHarmony …

New Survey by BLLA and El-Monde EV Quantifies Importance of Charging Amenity for All Travel Lodging Including Boutiques

Statistically Significant Survey of 300 US EV Drivers Shows 91% of Travelers More Likely to Stay at Lodging with EV Charging and 73% Will Pay Higher Per Diem LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two different …

NJ Ayuk Encourages African Investors to Put an End to Energy Poverty by 2030

SOUTH AFRICA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, advised African countries to take advantage of local banks to capitalize on the continent's energy possibilities. Speaking in Cape …