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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Why Is Amtrak Canceling Trains? Impact of 2022 Freight-Rail Strike
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Amtrak restoring canceled long-distance trains after strike averted
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How California's Bullet Train Went Off the Rails - The New York Times
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Amtrak train cancellations: A rail strike threatens more disruptions
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Amtrak cancels trains as freight strike looms, affecting SJ service
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Amtrak shuttering some lines, commuter rail to follow if strike
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Amtrak avoids more cancellations as railroad strike likely averted
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Amtrak train worker strike affects Washington state residents
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Amtrak suspends some long haul routes ahead of potential freight
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25 drivers who still work for the MBTA were suspended at least
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Amtrak, Metra closing line services with rail strike looming on
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Amtrak says full rail service restored
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Amtrak, Metra closing line services with rail strike looming on