Latest Amtrak News
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Amtrak Awards Contracts for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
Amtrak has awarded critical contracts to advance progress on the Northeast Corridor's Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
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AECOM-Led JV to Enhance Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has selected AECOM and STV to manage the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Hits Construction Milestone for Susquehanna River Bridge Project
Amtrak has removed the 10th and final remaining pier from the Susquehanna River Bridge, hitting a key milestone in its significant re-develo…
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Amtrak Breaks All-Time Ridership Record in 2024
Amtrak has set an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming 32.8 million rail passengers.
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Amtrak Presents Details of Its NextGen Acela Fleet
Amtrak has presented details of its NextGen Acela high-speed trainsets, manufactured by Alstom. These units will enter service in 2025.
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Amtrak Receives Federal Grants to Improve Midwest Rail Services
Amtrak and its Midwestern partners have been awarded up to 300 million USD in federal grants for services in the Midwest.
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Amtrak Awards Contract for Power System Upgrades
Amtrak has awarded a contract to HNTB to deliver power system upgrades on the Harrisburg Line in Philadelphia.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility
Amtrak has commenced construction on a new heavy maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to help modernise its rail services…
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Amtrak to Upgrade King Street Rail Yard in Seattle
Amtrak is set to embark on a significant upgrade project at its King Street Rail Yard in Seattle to prepare for its new Airo trains.
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Amtrak Integrates with Google Search
Amtrak has partnered with Google to help travellers make more sustainable transportation choices when using Google Search.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has broken ground on constructing the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
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Amtrak Invests in Infrastructure Upgrades on Northeast Corridor
This summer, Amtrak is investing 260 million USD in infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak to Enhance Passenger Experience at Washington Union Station
Amtrak has launched a new programme to elevate the passenger experience at Washington Union Station, which it now manages.
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Amtrak Commences Work on Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
Amtrak and key project partners have marked the start of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project in Northeast Maryland.
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IN PICTURES: Amtrak's Renderings of West Baltimore MARC Station
Amtrak has published renderings of the West Baltimore MARC Station that will be built as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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US: $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Hudson River Tunnel Project
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded 11 billion USD in grants and financing for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
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Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for New Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has awarded a contract to a joint venture formed of O&G/Tutor Perini to construct the new Connecticut River Bridge.
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Amtrak Publishes Its Latest Sustainability Report
Amtrak has released its fiscal year 2023 Sustainability report, detailing its progress towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
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Amtrak Completes Accessibility Upgrades at Bay Area Stations
Amtrak has invested 20.8 million USD to complete significant accessibility improvements at several Bay Area stations in Califonia.
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Amtrak Issues RFIs for Enhanced Wi-Fi Connectivity
Amtrak has issued two RFIs to support its delivery of high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity along the 450-mile Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Highlights Plan for High-Speed Rail in Texas
Amtrak has provided an update on its plans for high-speed rail in the US, including a corridor between Dallas and Houston.
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Amtrak Issues RFI for Zero-Emission Rail Technologies
Amtrak has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for solutions that could help transform its rail fleet with zero-emission technologies.
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Amtrak Selects Delivery Partner for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
Amtrak has awarded a 'Delivery Partner' contract to a team comprised of AECOM and Jacobs to support the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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Amtrak Begins Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvania
Amtrak has begun a 122 million USD track maintenance project to renew the Harrisburg Line in Pennsylvania.