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WEBAug 29, 2024 · September 13, 2024. News. Art at Amtrak Program Expands in Philadelphia at Gray 30th Street Station. September 10, 2024. News. Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge. September 5, 2024. News. Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® Raises Awareness During Rail …
Amtrak Starts the Process for New Overnight Trains
WEBJan 19, 2023 · WASHINGTON – A new era at Amtrak accelerates this year, with as many as ten manufacturers submitting their ideas on replacement railcars for world-famous routes such as the Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder and Southwest Chief.
Amtrak and Partners Receive Federal Grants to Improve and …
WEBDec 8, 2023 · WASHINGTON – Amtrak and its partners have been awarded more than $2.1 billion to improve existing routes and advance plans to expand Amtrak service across the United States.
Service Alerts & Notices | Amtrak
WEBAlerts and advisories communicate disruptions and provide advance notice of schedule changes. Our concern for your safety and our regard for high travel standards drives these alerts and advisories. To be notified of service disruptions check your train's status at the top of the homepage.
Amtrak is replacing its fleet of trains: What riders can expect - USA TODAY
WEBJul 14, 2021 · DETROIT — Amtrak is betting big on a return of ridership. The nation’s passenger railroad wants to replace its nearly half-century-old fleet with state-of-the-art trains that can operate on...
Inside Amtrak's $75 Billion Plan to Revive US Train Travel
WEBJul 14, 2023 · The $75 billion plan to dramatically expand passenger rail service could transform US train travel — if states agree to get on board.
Amtrak unveils new Airo train routes, capable of 125 mph speeds - USA TODAY
WEBOct 13, 2023 · Amtrak is building new Airo trains around the nation with “world-class accommodations” to meet a “soaring demand for train travel," the company announced Thursday.
4 dead, at least 150 injured after Amtrak train derails in Missouri ...
WEBJun 28, 2022 · Four people were killed and dozens were injured Monday when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck that was in an uncontrolled public crossing in Mendon, Missouri, according to Amtrak and officials. Eight passenger cars and two locomotives derailed at about 12:42 p.m. local time, Amtrak said.
A Glimpse at Amtrak’s Newest Trains - The New York Times
WEBDec 17, 2022 · Amtrak is planning to spend $7.3 billion on the new trains. In the heavily traveled Northeast Corridor, the Airo will replace trains that date to the 1970s; those will be scrapped or sold off.
New Acela Fleet | Amtrak
WEBAlstom and Amtrak have commenced high-speed testing of the new Acela fleet on the Northeast Corridor, allowing Alstom to begin the next step in the safety certification process that leads toward launching revenue service. Amtrak’s new Acela fleet is scheduled to enter service on the NEC in 2024.