Amtrak and TSA agree to screening rail passengers against “terrorist watchlist”, raising civil rights concerns

April 9th, 20220 A new agreement between Amtrak and the TSA to screen passengers against the controversial "terrorist watchlist" — deemed by many as unconstitutional —  is raising concerns among civil rights advocates. This week, a report by Hearst Television revealed that the TSA agreed to Amtrak’s request that it screen passengers against...

Amtrak employees host rally in Dearborn as cuts quickly approach

September 30th, 20201 DEARBORN — With the COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacting multiple companies globally, Amtrak announced not only cuts to service, but also 2,000 jobs starting Oct. 1. Amtrak and other railroad employees rallied outside of the John D. Dingell Transportation Center in Dearborn to raise awareness of these coming changes. Event...

52-year-old Dearborn resident killed after being struck by Amtrak train

September 19th, 20190 DEARBORN – At approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dearborn Police responded to a call about a man down at the train tracks south of Michigan Ave. between Mason and Monroe. Dearborn Police and Fire personnel found an Amtrak passenger train stopped on the tracks and a 52-year-old Dearborn resident injured on the ground. First...