Amtrak shuttering some lines, commuter rail to follow if strike
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Many commuter rail networks, and Amtrak's long distance lines, wholly or partially operate on tracks owned by freight rail companies, which would become inoperable in the event of a freight rail strike.
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How California's Bullet Train Went Off the Rails - The New York Times
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Amtrak cancels some trips as national railway strike looms - CBS News
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Amtrak avoids more cancellations as railroad strike likely averted
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National Railroad Strike Looms: What It Means In Florida
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Are Railroad Workers at an Impasse? – Against the Current
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Why Is Amtrak Canceling Trains? Impact of 2022 Freight-Rail Strike
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Here's how to get where you need to go during the Orange Line
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When Does MBTA Blue Line Shutdown Start? – NBC Boston
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Frequently Asked Questions - Empire State Passenger Association
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7 train service to and from Manhattan will shut down for six