Latest Amtrak News
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Amtrak Orders 10 Additional Airo Trainsets
Amtrak has exercised a contract option to order an additional 10 Airo trainsets to help meet increased demand for passenger rail travel.
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Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project
Texas Central and Amtrak are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis for the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project.
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$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail
The Governor of Illinois has presented the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, proposing a 1.1 bn USD investment in regional rail infrastructur…
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Amtrak to Modernise Northeast Corridor Tracks
Amtrak has announced plans to complete track infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor to increase the reliability of its trains…
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Amtrak Publishes Its Annual Sustainability Report
Amtrak has released its annual Sustainability Report detailing the ways it has reduced diesel usage and air emissions.
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Amtrak Applies for Grants to Improve Northeast Corridor and Long Distance Network
Amtrak has submitted applications for FRA funding to advance Northeast Corridor projects and improve reliability on its long-distance networ…
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Minnesota's Northern Lights Express Service Approved for State Funding
Minnesota legislature has approved 195 million USD in funding for the Northern Light Express (NLX) passenger rail project.
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Amtrak to Upgrade Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities
Amtrak has announced plans to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC.
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Amtrak Publishes Renderings for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program
Early construction activities are now underway on Amtrak's B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, which commenced in March 2023.
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FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services
The FRA has concluded a series of meetings with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study.
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Amtrak Commences Procurement Phase for East River Tunnel Renewal
Amtrak has commenced the procurement phase for the construction of the New York East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project.
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Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corridor
Amtrak and PNRRA have released findings from a two-year study examining the potential to operate rail services between Scranton and New York…
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Amtrak to Modernise and Expand Washington Union Station
Amtrak has announced plans to double capacity at its second-largest station, Washington Union Station, by 2026.
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Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas
Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission are applying for funding to study a new rail service between New York City, Georgia and Texas.
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Amtrak to Commence Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement
On 10 March, Amtrak is set to begin early construction work as part of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Maryland.
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US High-Speed Rail: Too Important to Hit the Buffers
The US stands to benefit immensely from improved high-speed rail connections, as discussed in CoMotion's latest webinar.
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President Biden Joins Amtrak to Kick Off B&P Tunnel Replacement
Amtrak was joined by President Biden, the US DoT and Maryland officials to execute the Project Kickoff for the B&P Tunnel Replacement.
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Amtrak Begins Process of Replacing its Overnight Railcar Fleet
Amtrak has received submissions from 10 manufacturers regarding replacement railcars for its overnight routes.
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US: $9 Billion in Funding to Improve Services on the Northeast Corridor
The US DOT has announced nearly 9 billion USD in funding to upgrade and expand passenger rail services along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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New Images of Amtrak Airo Unveiled
Amtrak has unveiled renders of its newest train, the Amtrak Airo. The new trains will begin operating across Amtrak routes in 2026.
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Groundbreaking Takes Place for Metro-North Penn Station Access Project
Groundbreaking for the Metro-North Penn Station Access project was celebrated at a special ceremony on 9 December.
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Massachusetts Applies for FRA Funding to Support Improvements to Rail Corridors
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has applied to the US Federal Railroad Administration for $108m of funding.
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Amtrak to Replace Northeast Corridor's Susquehanna River Rail Bridge
Amtrak is advancing a major infrastructure project to replace the 116-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in Havre de Grace Maryland.
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US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities
The FRA has published a list of priority projects to advance the development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC).