Amtrak has formally accepted the first Amtrak Airo trainset. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Amtrak Airo trainset heads to Seattle testing
Photo: Amtrak. Amtrak Airo trainset heads to Seattle testing

First Airo trainset heads west

The unit left the Bear Maintenance Facility earlier this week, according to Amtrak. It is now due to travel west across the country to Seattle. Once it arrives in Washington, final testing will begin. The trainset will carry its first customers after final testing.

Routes and passenger amenities

In addition, the new trains will operate on these routes after they enter service:

• Northeast Regional line
• Empire Service
• Virginia Services
• Keystone Service
• Downeaster
• Amtrak Cascades
• Maple Leaf
• New Haven/Springfield Service
• Palmetto
• Carolinian
• Pennsylvanian
• Vermonter
• Ethan Allen Express
• Adirondack

Separately, the Airo trains are designed and manufactured by Siemens Mobility.

For example, their improved passenger amenities include modern seating and larger restrooms. Also, they include a ‘contemporary food service experience’.

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