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Amtrak Deal Prevents Strike

Pact meets most of employee unions' demands

(Newser) - Amtrak struck a deal with nine of its labor unions today, heading off a potentially catastrophic strike that was scheduled to begin at the end of the month, the AP reports. Union members still must ratify the specifics, but sources say the deal grants the unions full payment of back... More »

30 Hurt in Amtrak Crash

Officials probing accident that critically injured 5 passengers

(Newser) - Five were critically injured when an Amtrak passenger train rammed a stopped freight train in Chicago today, the Chicago Tribune reports. Nine more were seriously hurt, including five Amtrak workers, and another 30 suffered minor injuries. Officials, who freed some workers from the locomotive with hydraulic cutting tools, expect the... More »

Amtrak Offers $100 Booze Bonus

Plush to lush: Amtrak hopes free drinks will move luxury trips

(Newser) - Amtrak is trying to lure high-end customers by offering $100 in free drinks to passengers who book luxury berths on certain overnight trips. The GrandLuxe trips, which start at $789,  feature gourmet meals—which already include free wine—and personal butler service. More »

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