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Northeast Corridor

Coverage of Northeast Corridor in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 21:15 UTCMost recent: Jul 18 · 13:23 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYJul 18 · 13:23 UTCFOX 5 NEW YORK
    Amtrak delays reach 2 hours after Washington signal outage; 2 trains canceled

    Amtrak delays of up to two hours and two canceled trains are reported along the Northeast Corridor due to a signal outage in Washington. The disruption affects service in the region, with delays attributed to the technical issue.

  • SECURITYJun 6 · 21:38 UTCNYT US
    Barge Hits Maryland Rail Bridge Along Northeast Corridor

    A barge collided with a rail bridge along the Northeast Corridor in Maryland. The incident occurred near the Susquehanna River rail bridge between Perryville and Havre de Grace, Md., where an Amtrak train was passing.

  • BUSINESSJun 3 · 21:15 UTCWTOP DC
    America 250: The creation of Amtrak

    In 1971, Amtrak was created by President Richard Nixon to take over struggling passenger rail services after declining ridership due to highways and jets. The corporation streamlined operations, retaining 184 of 366 routes, and gradually stabilized with federal investment despite initial challenges like aging equipment.

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