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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
And, of course, the station also provides great access to the city's Allentown neighborhood. Do they perhaps draw a connection there between the district's name and the professional football quarterback who plays in Orchard Park...? Perhaps.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
The only Buffalo Metro Rail subway station that currently has appreciable development is the first subway station north of the downtown surface session: Allen-Medical Campus, which has experienced substantial growth over the past 2 decades with the Buffalo-Niagara Medical Campus.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
The city of Buffalo & NFTA have selected a developer for mixed-use growth at the LaSalle Metro Rail station, with formal approval/agreements still needed. Buffalo's light-rail network (in subway at LaSalle) is among the top performing systems per-mile in the U.S. TOD at more stations could grow that
City chooses developer for LaSalle Metro station properties
A Long Island development firm has won the preferred right to redevelop the LaSalle Metro Rail station and 11 acres of surrounding land, after initially proposing a $191 million transformation that co...
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
Train Beer Friday: Boxcar Bumpkin Pumpkin Spice Golden Stout by Off The Rails Brewing in Pocatello, ID. There's plenty of boxcars to be found just behind this brewery via Union Pacific's massive presence on its Nampa and Montana Subdivisions. 🍻
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
On departure day, sunrise scenes along the Tennessee Pass line: grade crossing, bridge with Rio Grande marking and signal. That will wrap up this look back to my visit to the Eagle River Valley.
Tennessee Pass line grade crossing Tennessee Pass line bridge with legacy Rio Grande branding Tennessee Pass line signal
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
Looking down on the Tennessee Pass line from my hotel room balcony, then at grade level and from the unofficial trail below grade level, all in Avon.
Looking down on the Tennessee Pass line from my hotel room in Avon Tennessee Pass line at grade level in Avon Tennessee Pass line from trail level in Avon
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
More views of the Tennessee Pass grade crossing in Avon (obviously, no trains are expected anytime soon). Plus the ski resort site map, and the aforementioned gondola.
Tennessee Pass in Avon, looking west/north Tennessee Pass grade crossing in Avon, looking towards Avon Station Beaver Creek Mountain ski resort diagram in Avon Riverfront Express gondola in Avon, which connects the hotel and commercial district area to the ski resort
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
More bus scenes at Avon Station. Both CORE Transit and Avon Transit serve this facility, just steps away from the gondola over to the ski resort.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
Views of UP's Tennessee Pass Line from I-70 between Eagle and Avon. The landscape & terrain was breathtaking from the Interstate. Imagine it from the rail line that predated the modern roadway infrastructure...🛤️
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
View of CORE Transit's Chambers Park & Ride in the Town of Eagle
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
As seen from CORE Transit's Valley Route, the Tennessee Pass line is fully grade separated at Eby Creek Rd in the town of Eagle.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE, also marketed as Vail) is well-served by Eagle County's CORE Transit on its Valley route connecting Dotsero, Gypsum, Eagle, Edwards, Avon & Vail.
CORE Transit Valley Route eastbound arriving at Eagle County Regional Airport CORE Transit timetable at Eagle County Regional Airport CORE Transit Valley Route map Terminal at Eagle County Regional Airpor
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 1d
Had some things come up during my visit to Avon, Colorado a couple weeks ago, including views of Union Pacific's (former SP) Tennessee Pass line – inactive since 1997) and the impressive local & regional bus options. Here's a synopsis thread of that visit...
Tennessee Pass Line at Lettuce Shield Ln near the Avon Station bus center Avon Transit bus adjacent to UP Tennessee Pass Line in Avon UP Tennessee Pass Line near Eagle Regional Airport at sunrise 2 Eagle County CORE Transit buses at Avon Station
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 2d
These fans are lucky @nctcogtrans.bsky.social stepped up to fund Texas' portion of the operating budget to support the continuation of Heartland Flyer service this year!
Oklahoma fans opt for train travel to Red River Rivalry to avoid I-35 traffic
Oklahoma fans are choosing the train to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry to avoid traffic on I-35, with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation ensuring the service continues despite funding concern...
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 2d
New England's busiest train station gets a stunning, modern upgrade
Once drab and uninspiring, Boston's South Station now has grand archways and increased capacity for trains and buses.
www.fastcompany.com
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 3d
NY MTA completes Phase 1 of Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project | @MassTransitmag –
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/infrast... #NYC #MetroNorth #MNRR #Harlem #GCT #trains #rail
MTA completes Phase 1 of Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project
The project replaced 8,240 feet of track on the aging 132-year-old structure almost two years ahead of schedule.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 3d
All kinds of poor copy checking. Completion for EG is 2025, PL 2027.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 3d
< .5 miles for Purple Line underground segments. Sorry.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 3d
Toronto Eglinton (EG) vs Maryland Purple Line (PL) LRT Construction Comparison:
Began – EG: 2011; PL: 2017
Length – EG: 12 mi (19 km); PL: 16 mi (25 km)
Length Underground – EG: 6.2 mi; PL: > .5 mi
PL work stoppage (thx Hogan) – 1.5 years
Completion – PL 2025(🫰): late 2027(🫰)
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 4d
Finally!!!🚊
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Eglinton Crosstown LRT begins final 30-day testing phase — but still no opening date
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 4d
Finally!!!🚊
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Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social · 4d
Eglinton Crosstown LRT begins final 30-day testing phase — but still no opening date
Eglinton Crosstown LRT begins final 30-day testing phase — but still no opening date
The Eglinton Crosstown started a 30-day revenue test on Tuesday but testing could drag on as the line needs to run problem free for three consecutive weeks.
www.thestar.com
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 4d
MONTREAL REM Fall Foliage LRT Testing on Mille Iles River Bridge in Laval | Cool
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MONTREAL REM Fall Foliage LRT Testing on Mille Iles River Bridge in Laval
YouTube video by Cool Trains In Montreal
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 6d
Ontario Completes Confederation GO Station in Hamilton; 13 weekday and 15 weekend trips begin on October 27 | Railway News – railway-news.com/ontario-comp...
Ontario Completes Confederation GO Station in Hamilton
The Ontario government has announced the completion of construction at Confederation GO Station in Hamilton.
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 6d
Looking forward to a whole new set of notable railroading spots with your new homebase!
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 8d
The Conway Scenic wants to continue its reactivation of the former Maine Central’s Mountain Division in Maine. But guess who wants nothing else but a trail…?
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Abandoned railroad to be restored? Maine's Mountain Division Update April 2025
YouTube video by South Coast Rail Videos
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 8d
If you want to check out the past posts over on the other side, here’s the direct link:
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RAIL Magazine on X: "Train Beer Friday: D&H Coal Car Imperial Stout. I featured this brewery previously (see below), and didn’t note then that *every* beer they brew is train-themed, including this big, dark beer for the middle of winter. I need to find a way to make a visit sometime. Cheers!🍻 https://t.co/7R2n7J69qd" / X
Train Beer Friday: D&H Coal Car Imperial Stout. I featured this brewery previously (see below), and didn’t note then that *every* beer they brew is train-themed, including this big, dark beer for the middle of winter. I need to find a way to make a visit sometime. Cheers!🍻 https://t.co/7R2n7J69qd
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