Latest Amtrak News
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Amtrak's Borealis Ridership Surpasses Expectations in First Year
Passenger demand for the Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago has exceeded expectations, serving more than 205,800 journeys.
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Railway Interchange: Amtrak Highlights Fleet Renewal and Service Expansion Plans
At Railway Interchange, Jed Poster, Senior Director at Amtrak, provided an overview of Amtrak's current achievements and ongoing roadmap.
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Amtrak Begins Construction on New Maintenance Facility at Seattle Rail Yard
Amtrak has commenced major construction at its King Street Yard in Seattle to modernise train maintenance operations for its Airo trains.
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Amtrak Announces New Mardi Gras Service
Passengers looking to enjoy festivities in New Orleans and Mobile this summer will soon be offered a ride on the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service.
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Revised Plan Announced for Northeast Corridor's Dock Bridge
The US Department of Transportation has announced a revised plan for the rehabilitation of Dock Bridge in New Jersey, saving $140 million.
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Trump Administration Reassigns Penn Station Overhaul to Amtrak
The US DOT has announced that Amtrak will assume leadership of the Penn Station reconstruction project in New York City, replacing the MTA.
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New Report Finds Amtrak Could Better Manage Train Collision Risks
Amtrak has been advised to improve how it manages the risk of collisions in a new report from its Office of Inspector General (OIG).
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
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Amtrak Restores Services After Removal of Horizon Railcars
Amtrak has resumed regular service across affected routes following the recent removal of Horizon railcars from operation.
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Amtrak Removes Horizon Cars from Service Due to Corrosion
Amtrak has removed several Horizon rail cars from service following routine inspections that identified corrosion.
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Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner Steps Down
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner has resigned from his position to ensure that Amtrak maintains the confidence of the current administration.
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Amtrak Showcases NEC Infrastructure Investments in New Video
Amtrak has released a new video highlighting major infrastructure projects along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Introduces New Features to Mobile App
Amtrak has announced a number of updates to its mobile app, aiming to streamline customer experience and simplify navigation.
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Amtrak Trains Undergo Design Overhaul
Amtrak is introducing a new visual identity for its trains as part of a broader initiative to enhance passenger experience and wayfinding.
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Amtrak Presents Details of New Airo Trains
Amtrak has outlined the latest details for its new fleet of Airo trains, which are scheduled to debut in 2026.
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Amtrak Releases Map Displaying Major Infrastructure Projects
Amtrak has published a map displaying many of its major infrastructure investments contributing to a 'New Era of Rail' in the US.