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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.
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.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover a Freightliner locomotive named in honour of railway advocate Pete Waterman, railway safety training initiatives in Portsmouth schools and Amtrak's new art installation at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.
Amtrak has started construction on a modern replacement for the 1907 Connecticut River Bridge, aimed at improving train speeds and reducing delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.
The Newport News Transportation Center, a new Amtrak hub, will open on 22 August 2024, offering enhanced travel options and modern amenities for Amtrak Virginia and regional bus users.
The new DeLand SunRail Station has opened, marking the completion of a 61-mile commuter rail line that connects four Central Florida counties and aims to boost local connectivity and economic growth.
Amtrak's new revitalisation programme for Washington Union Station aims to enhance safety, comfort and operational efficiency, reflecting the station's pivotal role as a major transportation hub.
Amtrak is investing $155 million in Fiscal Year 2024 to enhance station accessibility and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, marking a significant commitment to improving travel for customers with disabilities.
Amtrak has unveiled updated renderings for the future West Baltimore MARC Station, highlighting community input and promising enhanced transit connectivity as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
Amtrak customers can now enjoy a more accessible and comfortable travel experience at both the Holdrege and Hastings stations, following nearly $10 million in improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility and comfort.
Preliminary figures from the first full month of Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago show promising ridership with over 18,500 passengers, averaging 300 per train daily.
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT's partnership will focus on comprehensive inspections, infrastructure upgrades and collaborative root cause analyses to restore reliability for commuters.
Amtrak's newly released Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Report highlights significant progress toward achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, showcasing initiatives such as transitioning to renewable diesel and reducing plastic waste.
American operator Amtrak are currently celebrating key accessibility upgrades at Bay Area stations, funded federally.
