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Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Project
Amtrak has launched its procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges replacement project, in order to improve the Northeastern Corridor.
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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.
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Amtrak CEO Responds to Passing of FY24 Bill
Amtrak CEO, Stephen Gardner, has responded to the Senate's passing of the FY24 bill, which reduces funding to the transport sector.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards Amtrak $10 billion
The American railway company Amtrak have been awarded $10 billion by the Biden-Harris administration, to complete several NEC projects.
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Art and Railway: Creative Communities
Rail companies Amtrak and SWR, from both sides of the Atlantic, have collaborated with local artists to create installations for stations.
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Amtrak Public Meeting to Be Held in Virginia
Amtrak have opened registration to attend a public meeting with their board of directors, reflecting on 2023, as well as planning ahead 2024.
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Amtrak Introduces New Fare/Ticketing System
Amtrak have introduced a new fare/ticketing system, offering more affordable and flexible options for customers.
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The Federal Railroad Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to Rail Projects
2 October 2023 | By
The FRA recently announced the award of $1.4 billion in FY22 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants to rail projects throughout the country.
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Amtrak’s accessible upgrades at South Shore Station, Kentucky
29 September 2023 | By
Amtrak customers now have a more accessible path of travel due to the construction improvements at South Shore station.
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Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. join for Operation Clear Track
During rail safety week, Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. are using Operation Clear Track to reduce deaths and injuries near railroad tracks and crossings.
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Amtrak award contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Programme
Amtrak have reached a new milestone in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Programme with the selection of the first of three major construction contractors.
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More Amtrak Airo trainsets ordered to meet surging demand
Amtrak have executed a contract option for 10 more Amtrak Airo trainsets, bring the overall total to 83 units.
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Amtrak survey depicts overwhelming support for passenger rail
A newly released Amtrak poll has highlighted the strong support among American voters for continued investment in passenger rail.
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Amtrak to improve Northeast Corridor track
Amtrak are planning major infrastructure renewal work for the Northeast Corridor over the summer period to deliver future train travel improvements for passengers.
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Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network
Amtrak has applied for approximately $716 million in FRA funding for proposals that would upgrade existing routes and add new services.
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Introducing a new era of rail in America
For Global Railway Review, Laura Mason, Amtrak’s Executive Vice President, Capital Delivery, details what a new era of rail in America is going to look like, as the organisation invest over $50 billion into modern rolling stock and several infrastructure developments.
