Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
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Amtrak – the National Railroad Passenger Corporation – is a passenger railroad service that provides medium- and long-distance intercity services across the United States and to some Canadian cities.
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
Major construction activities are underway at Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle, where crews recently began building the foundation for a new nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility that will help improve Amtrak service and support the introduction of new trains in the Pacific Northwest. “The Pacific Northwest is a…
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Train travel is booming across the U.S., with North Carolina and Virginia seeing some of the highest traffic in the Southeast. In Fiscal Year 2024, the top stations in the region were the Staples Mill Road Station in Richmond, Va., and in Alexandria, Va., Charlotte, N.C., Raleigh, N.C, the Auto Train Station in Lorton, Va., and Norfolk, Va.
Amtrak and dozens of major industry partners representing construction, manufacturing, rail supply, engineering, and other sectors convened for an industry roundtable to discuss trends and highlight the hundreds of major rebuilding projects that Amtrak and its partners are delivering across America, today and into the future. These partners, who are…
Amtrak has completed a $4 million renovation of the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C., enhancing accessibility, safety and comfort as part of its nationwide commitment to improving the travel experience.
Amtrak has appointed Jennifer Mitchell as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning, where she will lead the company’s long-term vision and strategic growth amid surging demand for intercity rail travel.
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Amtrak and its Midwestern partners will receive up to $300 million from federal CRISI grants to enhance passenger rail infrastructure, aiming to improve service into Chicago and increase nationwide ridership.
Amtrak’s new Borealis service between St. Paul and Chicago has reached 100,000 passengers in just six months, highlighting strong regional demand for expanded rail options in the Midwest.
Amtrak has begun construction on a new maintenance facility at the Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to enhance customer experience and maintain its new Airo and Acela trains.
Amtrak will upgrade Seattle’s King Street Coach Yard with a $300 million project, improving maintenance and preparing for new Airo trains, while supporting sustainability and growing ridership.
Amtrak and Google have partnered to provide real-time train information in Google Search, encouraging more sustainable travel options and supporting Amtrak's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
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