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The FIFA World Cup transit test: Can trains and buses win over North America's car-loving fans?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America presents a major opportunity for public transport. Operators aim to attract fans to trains and buses, offering an alternative to costly air travel. While some cities are increasing fares, others maintain standard rates. This event is a crucial test for transit systems…

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Jill Biden opens up on husband Joe’s cancer battle: ‘It’s been tough’

Former first lady Jill Biden has given an update on her husband’s cancer battle, saying that Joe Biden 's prostate cancer diagnosis has led to him getting "tired a little more often.” “Cancer takes its toll,” she told MSNOW . But she added that the former president is “still giving…

The Independent UK

New Jersey commuters were stopped in their tracks after an Amtrak train incident disrupted Penn Station service

“It’s annoying, but it’s NJ Transit. We kind of expect it.”

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Train fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5 and snarls morning commute

A fire on an Amtrak maintenance train near New York's Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters

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Rail car fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5, snarls morning commute, train service delayed

Authorities say a fire in a rail yard train car near New York's Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters

The Independent UK

Amtrak is smashing ridership records. Is it ready to handle the World Cup?

The United States’ rail system has a dedicated customer base, but remains a niche option for most this summer

The Guardian - US

America's Highway Fund Is Running Out of Money. Congress Wants To Spend New Funds on Not Fixing Highways.

Congress’ new infrastructure bill commissions a costly review of Amtrak’s food and beverage offerings and a study of yellow paint.

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Texas man hit by Amtrack train. The driver’s attempt to help thwarted four alligators

Why anyone would ignore flashing warning lights is quite beyond me.

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE:MSGE) reported higher fiscal third-quarter revenue, supported by concert activity at Madison Square Garden, growth in suites and marketing partnerships, and the final performances of the latest Christmas Spectacular season, while adjusted operating income de

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How car-loving American cities fell so far behind their global peers on public transit

With most major European cities well served by trains and buses, bringing US transit up to par would cost $4.6tn

The Guardian - US

Amtrak mulls loosening gun restrictions on trains in major policy shift

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The Independent UK

Amtrak could soon make it easier to bring guns on trains despite White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

New measure still being considered even after accused Trump would-be assassin Cole Tomas Allen took two trains to get from California to Washington, DC

The Independent UK

Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about security on trains

Union representatives and safety consultants say the case of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a media dinner is the latest example of someone allegedly trying to use the country's passenger trains to smuggle guns for an attack

The Independent UK

The White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. 'This isn't about, in my mind, changing the law'

"I don't think that's something that we should be focused on right now in any way, shape or form," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

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"The Amtrak of the skies"? Trump's interventionism comes for Spirit Airlines

The move could test how far the administration is willing to go to prop up a struggling private-sector company.

The Independent UK

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S. They've destroyed nearly 50 homes in Georgia

The Independent UK

Amtrak announces cancelations and route changes as wildfire disrupts train service

A 2,700-acre fire has triggered cancelations and route changes

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Trump used a secret meeting to push getting his name added on iconic NYC landmark: report

The development comes months after the president reportedly offered to release billions of dollars in infrastructure funding in exchange for renaming the station

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‘Bait and switch’: California sold voters a high-speed rail dream in 2008, 60 Minutes just exposed what $125b actually bought them

A pipe dream

The Independent UK

Train smashes into garbage truck in lucky escape for driver

An Amtrak train smashed into a garbage truck that was crossing the tracks in Kingstree, South Carolina.

The Independent UK

Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown

Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate

The Independent UK

Trump open to moving NYC’s gigantic Madison Square Garden for train station renovations: report

The donor behind the proposal has suggested naming the new Penn Station after the president

The Independent UK

Biden seen flying commercial at Reagan airport - where former president got hit with delays like everyone else

Biden sat in the third row of the small first-class cabin on the commuter jet

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5 Senior Travel Options Offering Major Discounts in 2026

Around 91% of Americans plan to travel in 2026, but many people don’t realize how expensive excursions have become. On average, a vacation costs about...

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