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Downeaster train in the snow, 2016.

Color digital image showing a Downeaster (Boston-Brunswick) train in a snowy landscape; image dates to December 16, 2016.

Acela Express crossing the Niantic River Bridge, 2015.

Color digital image showing an Acela Express (Washington-New York-Boston) train crossing the Niantic River Bridge between East Lyme and Waterford, Conn.; image dates to December 2015.

Northeast Regional train crossing the Niantic River Bridge, 2015.

Color digital image showing a Northeast Regional (Washington-New York-Boston) train crossing the Niantic River Bridge between East Lyme and Waterford, Conn.; image dates to December 2015.

Lineman on the Keystone Corridor, 2010.

Color digital image showing a lineman at work on the Keystone Corridor; image dates to October 2010.

Blue flag protection, 2010.

Color digital image showing blue flag protection at Fort Worth, Texas; image dates to October 2010.

Preparing breakfast on a Superliner, 2010.

Color digital image showing a chef preparing breakfast on the Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle/Portland); image dates to October 2010.

Step right up, 2010.

Color digital image showing a conductor assisting a passenger at Tacoma, Wash.; image dates to October 2010.

Testing for accuracy, 2010.

Color digital image showing a machinist checking pressure gauges; image dates to October 2010.

Lending a helping hand, 2010.

Color digital image showing a conductor helping unload a bike at Durham, N.C.; image dates to October 2010.

Keeping track of customer feedback, 2010.

Color digital image showing a data entry clerk working at Amtrak headquarters in Washington, D.C.; image dates to October 2010.