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Posted 29 March 2018 - 10:49 AM

Wall Street Journal, New York, NY, 3/29/18:

 


 

Amtrak Ends Chartered and Specialty Train Trips on U.S. Railways

 

 

 

Amtrak is ending the charter services and special trains it operates on its routes—bad news for some train buffs who offer speciality and custom rail trips. For now, however, Amtrak will allow owners of private railcars to hitch them to Amtrak trains on regular routes.

 

 

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Posted 31 March 2018 - 01:32 AM

Fort Wayne, IN News-Sentinel, 3/30/18:

 


 

Amtrak change could impact Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s “Joliet Rocket” excursion

 

A policy change announced by Amtrak earlier this week may have an impact on the excursions for the Nickel Plate No. 765 steam locomotive.

 

 

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Posted 31 March 2018 - 01:39 AM

WWVA Radio, Wheeling, WV, 3/30/18:

 


 

Hinton Railroad Days in jeopardy after Amtrak announcement

 

 

 

Hinton, West Virginia, is a city that finds its identity on the railroad tracks. In fact, the very existence of the historic location is dependent upon them. 

 

 

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Posted 13 April 2018 - 04:30 PM

WVNS-TV, CBS-59 in Lewisburg, WV, 4/13/18:

 


Lawmakers work with Amtrak CEO to preserve New River Train

 

 

West Virginia lawmakers have announced they are working to preserve the New River Train for its 52nd running this year.

 

 

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Posted 13 April 2018 - 04:38 PM

godanriver.com     4/13/18:

 


New Amtrak policy could put the brakes on 611 excursions

 

A corporate decision by Amtrak could halt the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam engine in its tracks, and raises questions as to whether the restored historical treasure will pull excursions again.

 

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Posted 13 April 2018 - 05:53 PM

Huntington, WV Herald-Dispatch, 4/12/18:

 


 

Officials: Amtrak will preserve train excursions

 

 

Amtrak is committed to working to preserve the New River Train, according to West Virginia leaders.

 

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Posted 22 April 2018 - 02:52 PM

West Virginia News, 4/20/18:

 


 

Amtrak approves special trains in Michigan while officials try to save New River Train

 

Officials for Amtrak have approved two chartered train trips to serve special tourist events in the state of Michigan.

Meanwhile, the future of West Virginia’s 50-year-old New River Train excursion is looking brighter.

 

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Posted 20 May 2018 - 04:00 PM

Duluth,  MN News-Tribune, 5/14/18:

 

 


 

Amtrak policy cancels two charter trains to Duluth, convention

 


 

Plans for a train convention in Duluth are derailed due to a new policy limiting the use of charter and private trains.


 

The American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners had planned on holding its annual convention in Duluth from Sept. 20-22 but canceled when Amtrak announced to employees on March 28 that charter services and special trains would no longer be allowed to use their rails.

 

 

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Posted 18 June 2018 - 10:51 PM

Roanoke, VA Times, 6/18/18:

 


 

No 611 excursions in 2018, talks with Amtrak ongoing, museum says

 

 

Earlier this year, Amtrak announced it would no longer permit trips by special trains like the 611. The Virginia Museum of Transportation is having discussions with Amtrak about future excursions, said museum board member Todd Marcum.

 

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Posted 05 February 2019 - 10:54 AM

Editorial in Huntington, WV Herald-Dispatch, 2/5/19:

 


 

Editorial: Amtrak should drop opposition to New River Train

 

 

 

Amtrak has a base of loyal customers that many other businesses would love to have. Unfortunately for Amtrak, that base is too small. On top of that, much of its equipment is outdated. And the nation's only national passenger railroad needs an influx of new cash.

 

 

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