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UP-NS merger raises passenger rail concerns

30.07.2025

Rail Advocates Criticize UP-NS Merger Amid Passenger Concerns

The UP-NS merger has drawn strong criticism from the Rail Passengers Association, which fears the consolidation could harm national passenger rail services, including routes hosted by Amtrak.

30.07.2025

Pacific Surfliner Suspension for Bridge Replacement Work

Amtrak will temporarily suspend Pacific Surfliner service north of Goleta from August 1 to 16, 2025, due to essential bridge reconstruction along the LOSSAN Rail Corridor.
Amtrak Breaks Ridership Records in Virginia

30.07.2025

Amtrak Breaks Ridership Records Across Virginia in 2025

Amtrak achieved record-breaking ridership across Virginia’s state-supported routes in fiscal year 2025, reaching 1. 45 million passengers and posting a sharp year-end increase for the month of June.
Amtrak Unveils First Airo Trainset for Cascades Route Testing

29.07.2025

Marquette Supports Expansion of Amtrak to Upper Peninsula

Marquette City Commission passed a resolution supporting the expansion of Amtrak passenger rail service into the Upper Peninsula to improve mobility, support local business, and promote regional development.
Amtrak Rail Corridor May Cost Ohio $9M to $13M Yearly

27.07.2025

Amtrak Project Could Cost Ohio Millions Annually for Rail Expansion

Amtrak expansion in Ohio could cost the state between $9. 1 million and $13.
Amtrak Introduces Airo Trainsets to Modernize U.S. Rail Travel by 2026

27.07.2025

Amtrak Introduces Airo Trainsets to Modernize U.S. Rail Travel by 2026

Amtrak has launched its first Airo trainset, moving from Sacramento to Pueblo for testing before entering the Cascades corridor in 2026, signaling a major step toward sustainable and efficient rail travel in the U.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

27.07.2025

Rail Travelers Face Major Route Disruptions During August Bridge Replacement

Rail travelers in California will experience significant disruptions in August as Union Pacific begins a critical bridge replacement project north of Goleta, impacting major routes for two weeks.
Amtrak Announces Service Changes for Central Coast

27.07.2025

Amtrak Service Changes During Central Coast Bridge Replacement Project

Amtrak will adjust schedules from August 1 to 16 as crews replace a 127-year-old bridge on California’s Central Coast, and passengers will transfer to buses between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
Canadian National Railway Derailment Impacts VIA Service

24.07.2025

CN Seeks $1.4 Million from Amtrak for Freight Delays in 2024

CN proposed an operating agreement requiring Amtrak to pay $1. 4 million for freight train delays in 2024, according to its filing with the Surface Transportation Board on July 22, 2025.
Amtrak Upgrades First Class with Luxury Dining and Comfort

24.07.2025

Amtrak Redefines Luxury Travel with Gourmet Dining and Premium Perks

Amtrak introduces a new era of first-class travel with gourmet menus, premium comfort, and exclusive perks, making Acela journeys between major Northeast cities more luxurious and enjoyable than ever.
Amtrak Unveils First Airo Trainset for Cascades Route Testing

24.07.2025

Amtrak Unveils First Airo Trainset for Cascades Route Testing

Amtrak launched its first Airo trainset from the Siemens factory in Sacramento, marking a significant milestone for Cascades route modernization across the Pacific Northwest this July 2025.
Amtrak Downeaster Station Upgrades in Wells, Portland

23.07.2025

Amtrak Downeaster Plans Major Station Upgrades in Maine

Amtrak Downeaster is launching major station upgrades in Wells and Portland to enhance service, improve efficiency, and support growing commuter demand across New England.