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The Transcontinental Chief will connect New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours, offering high-speed travel, freight service, and nationwide accessibility by 2026.

10.01.2026

Amtrak Rejects AmeriStarRail’s “Transcontinental Chief” Proposal: What It Means And What Comes Next

U.S. Senator Introduces Transit Safety Accountability Bill

10.01.2026

Federal-State Partnership grant funding at stake in FY26

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

09.01.2026

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop plan moves toward 2027 launch

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.
AmeriStarRail has introduced a groundbreaking proposal to launch a coast-to-coast Auto Train connecting New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours.

09.08.2025

Transcontinental Chief to Redefine U.S. Rail Travel in 2026

The Transcontinental Chief will connect Los Angeles and New York in under 72 hours by 2026, offering high-speed travel, freight transport, and modern comfort across a network of 54 cities.
Amtrak will launch the NextGen Acela on August 28, 2025, bringing faster, more comfortable trains to the Northeast Corridor.

08.08.2025

NextGen Acela Begins Service on Northeast Corridor in August

Amtrak will officially launch the NextGen Acela on August 28, 2025, transforming high-speed travel along the Northeast Corridor with faster service, more capacity, and modern amenities.

08.08.2025

Amtrak Virginia Ridership Booms Despite Budget Risks

Amtrak Virginia recorded its highest-ever ridership in 2025, but looming federal funding cuts threaten the service’s long-term expansion and infrastructure development plans.
Amtrak Appoints New Executive VP and CFO Costin Corneanu

03.08.2025

Amtrak Appoints New Executive VP and CFO Costin Corneanu

Amtrak has appointed Costin Corneanu as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations during a transformative period of growth for Amtrak.
Unidentified Cyclist Fatally Hit by Amtrak Train in Lincoln

03.08.2025

Unidentified Cyclist Fatally Hit by Amtrak Train in Lincoln

A man riding a bicycle died early Monday after an Amtrak train struck him at a crossing in Lincoln, Nebraska, prompting police to urge stronger caution near railway lines.
Settlement Reached Over Sunset Limited Performance Issues

03.08.2025

Settlement Reached Over Sunset Limited Performance Issues

Amtrak and Union Pacific have resolved their long-running dispute regarding the Sunset Limited, leading Amtrak to request that the STB end its investigation into the train’s on-time performance.
Amtrak Virginia Posts Highest Ridership Numbers

01.08.2025

Amtrak Virginia Reports Record Growth in Passenger Numbers

Amtrak Virginia has achieved its highest ridership to date, with stations in Norfolk and Newport News significantly contributing to this record-setting year.
NextGen Acela Testing Nears Launch Readiness

01.08.2025

NextGen Acela Testing Signals Imminent Launch Phase

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela appears nearly ready for launch, as a leaked employee-only email reveals dress rehearsal rides and internal preparations are fully underway.
Penn Station Access project delayed to 2028

31.07.2025

Penn Station Access project delayed again to 2028

The Penn Station Access project has been delayed to 2028, causing concern among Bronx communities as frustrations grow over parking disruptions, slow construction, and accountability from the MTA and Amtrak.
Berkshire Flyer Suspension Hits New York–Berkshire Travel

30.07.2025

CN Train Derailment in Mississippi Triggers Fire, Evacuation, and Amtrak Disruption

Berkshire Flyer commuters face unexpected disruption as Amtrak halts the route until January, and management blames a dangerous track void near Greenbush that threatens passenger safety and timetable reliability.