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Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

09.01.2026

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop plan moves toward 2027 launch

Northstar train service ends: what replaces it in Minnesota

09.01.2026

Northstar train service ends as Amtrak Borealis grows

The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will begin August 18, offering twice-daily trains between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, creating new opportunities for Gulf Coast travel, tourism, and cultural connections

09.01.2026

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service adds a coach car for Carnival season

Amtrak is drawing criticism in Baltimore because the Frederick Douglass Tunnel construction is causing sleepless nights, job losses, and community frustration, while officials argue the long-term rail benefits will outweigh the current disruptions.

15.08.2025

Amtrak Faces Baltimore Backlash Over Tunnel Project Noise

Amtrak is drawing criticism in Baltimore because the Frederick Douglass Tunnel construction is causing sleepless nights, job losses, and community frustration, while officials argue the long-term rail benefits will outweigh the current disruptions.
Amtrak has completed significant upgrades at Washington Union Station to expand capacity, improve service reliability, and enhance the passenger experience for millions of annual riders.

14.08.2025

Amtrak Expands Capacity with Washington Union Station Upgrades

Amtrak has completed significant upgrades at Washington Union Station to expand capacity, improve service reliability, and enhance the passenger experience for millions of annual riders.

13.08.2025

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Service Updates in Santa Barbara County

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service is temporarily suspended north of Goleta Station in Santa Barbara County because of bridge reconstruction, and buses are replacing trains until the project is completed in mid-August.
NextGen Acela will begin operating in the Northeast Corridor on August 28, 2025, delivering speeds up to 260 km/h and a new level of comfort for Amtrak passengers between Boston and Washington

12.08.2025

NextGen Acela to Speed Up Travel Between Washington and Boston

NextGen Acela will begin operating in the Northeast Corridor on August 28, 2025, delivering speeds up to 260 km/h and a new level of comfort for Amtrak passengers between Boston and Washington.
Discover Amtrak Auto Train schedules, costs, and amenities. Learn about routes, onboard services, and tips to make your journey from Florida to Virginia more enjoyable.

11.08.2025

Amtrak Auto Train: A Complete Guide to Comfort and Convenience

Amtrak Auto Train connects Central Florida and Virginia in under 24 hours, allowing passengers to travel with their vehicles while enjoying comfortable accommodations and a range of onboard services.
The Southwest Chief is receiving renewed federal support as lawmakers push legislation to protect this iconic long-distance train route from significant changes without congressional approval.

11.08.2025

Southwest Chief Secures Stronger Legislative Protections in Congress

The Southwest Chief is receiving renewed federal support as lawmakers push legislation to protect this iconic long-distance train route from significant changes without congressional approval.

10.08.2025

Amtrak introduces NextGen Acela for faster U.S. rail travel

Amtrak is launching the NextGen Acela service on August 28, delivering 160 mph travel speeds, upgraded comfort, and expanded service to Wilmington and other key Northeast Corridor destinations.
Washington Union Station has unveiled a new boarding platform that increases capacity, improves service reliability, and enhances passenger convenience for Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express, and long-distance travelers.

09.08.2025

Washington Union Station Launches New Boarding Platform Upgrade

Washington Union Station has unveiled a new boarding platform that increases capacity, improves service reliability, and enhances passenger convenience for Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express, and long-distance travelers.

09.08.2025

Amtrak NextGen Acela Launch Brings More Seats and Speed

Amtrak NextGen Acela will debut on August 28, introducing faster travel, increased capacity, and improved service across the Boston-to-Washington Northeast Corridor for business and leisure passengers.
Amtrak Service Disruptions Prompt Urgent Response

09.08.2025

Amtrak Service in Illinois Faces Delays and Calls for Action

Amtrak is under pressure from Senator Dick Durbin to restore full service in Illinois after maintenance disruptions replaced trains with buses, adding delays and frustrating passengers across key routes.
Amtrak Collision in Chinatown Leaves No Injuries

09.08.2025

Amtrak Incident in Chinatown Leaves No One Injured

An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner collided with a car in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, but authorities confirmed no one was injured, and investigators are reviewing the cause of the incident.
Amtrak Resolves Sunset Limited Case with Settlement

09.08.2025

Amtrak Ends Sunset Limited Dispute with Settlement Agreement

Amtrak has reached a settlement with Union Pacific to resolve the Sunset Limited dispute, ending a Surface Transportation Board investigation and setting new commitments for improved passenger rail performance.