Committee will help guide new routes, additional frequencies, and strategic investments across the Amtrak network WASHINGTON – Following recent announcements of expanded passenger rail service, ...

Amtrak officially reopened East River Tunnel Line 2 on August 17, marking a major milestone in the ERT Rehabilitation Project and providing key safety and reliability improvements for thousands of ...

NEW YORK – Amtrak celebrated the start of major construction on a new maintenance facility today at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, NY. The project will help prepare for the introduction of Amtrak ...

One year ago today, a new chapter in American rail and Amtrak history began. On August 28, 2025, Amtrak introduced NextGen Acela, ushering in a new era of rail across the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and ...

Temporary track outage will modernize critical tunnel infrastructure, improve long-term reliability, and require service changes south of D.C. WASHINGTON — Amtrak ...

WASHINGTON – Amid record ridership growth, Amtrak’s New Era of Rail continues to advance following today’s announcement by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Amtrak has been awarded new grant ...

Major modernization work renewed 116-year-old Northeast Corridor infrastructure, strengthening reliability for millions of annual Amtrak, LIRR, and NJ TRANSIT passengers NEW YORK – Amtrak officially ...

FORT WORTH, Texas – Amtrak leaders thank elected and appointed Texas officials for providing that state’s portion of an agreement with the State of Oklahoma to sponsor the daily Amtrak Heartland Flyer ...

Train Customers Encouraged to Seek Alternate Forms of Transportation; Local Metro-North Service Between Grand Central and Stamford Not Affected. The Connecticut Department of Transportation, ...

CHICAGO – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded Amtrak two grants in support of the development of a new Midwest Maintenance Facility and to make vital bridge and viaduct repairs. The ...