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Amtrak Spartan route could reshape Atlanta–Charlotte travel

11.01.2026

Amtrak Spartan route: Atlanta–Charlotte trains could expand

North Carolina train ridership record tops 740,000

11.01.2026

North Carolina train ridership record set for 2025

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

Amtrak Prime Day deal

09.07.2025

Amtrak Prime Day Deal Offers 20% Off Train Travel for Prime Members

Amazon has made a bold move this year by launching the first-ever Amtrak Prime Day deal, giving travelers a new reason to plan their next journey by rail.
Amtrak has become the center of a federal corruption case after its former senior executive was indicted alongside two vendors for participating in a $146,500 bribery scheme over several years

09.07.2025

Amtrak Board Meeting Live Stream Scheduled for July 31

Amtrak has announced a live stream of its July 31 board meeting, where key updates on NextGen Acela, capital projects, and the National Network will be presented.

06.07.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Returns to Coastal Mississippi

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this August, offering four daily trips and connecting vibrant communities with Mobile and New Orleans.
Amtrak has become the center of a federal corruption case after its former senior executive was indicted alongside two vendors for participating in a $146,500 bribery scheme over several years

06.07.2025

Amtrak contract oversight flagged in OIG audit report

Amtrak contract oversight has come under scrutiny after the Office of Inspector General revealed key failures in procurement reviews, cost estimates, and fraud detection processes.

06.07.2025

Updated Map Highlights Amtrak’s Infrastructure Expansion

Amtrak has launched a newly updated Map that showcases major rail infrastructure projects across the United States, offering a detailed view of ongoing and future construction efforts.
Amtrak has become the center of a federal corruption case after its former senior executive was indicted alongside two vendors for participating in a $146,500 bribery scheme over several years

05.07.2025

Ticket Sales Surge for Amtrak Mardi Gras Launch Service

Amtrak’s new Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Service has sparked strong interest, and early ticket sales confirm how eager travelers are to ride the train.
Amtrak Faces Major Travel Disruptions Due to Delays and Failures

05.07.2025

Amtrak Faces Major Travel Disruptions Due to Delays and Failures

Amtrak passengers traveling between Albany and New York City on Thursday and Friday experienced major delays caused by mechanical issues and other disruptions along the route.
Amtrak continues its large-scale infrastructure transformation with critical projects across the U.S. that aim to modernize rail service and meet growing ridership demand.

04.07.2025

Amtrak Infrastructure Projects Transform U.S. Rail Network

Amtrak continues its large-scale infrastructure transformation with critical projects across the U. S.
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train between Mobile and New Orleans sold out within 48 hours, showing overwhelming interest in the Gulf Coast rail revival and confirming strong demand for intercity connections.

04.07.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras Train from Mobile to New Orleans Sells Out

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train between Mobile and New Orleans sold out within 48 hours, showing overwhelming interest in the Gulf Coast rail revival and confirming strong demand for intercity connections.
An Amtrak train broke down near Jesup, Georgia, stranding over 100 Sarasota Scouts in sweltering heat while returning home from camp, and forcing an hours-long delay in unsafe conditions.

04.07.2025

Amtrak Train Breakdown in Georgia Strands Sarasota Scouts

An Amtrak train broke down near Jesup, Georgia, stranding over 100 Sarasota Scouts in sweltering heat while returning home from camp, and forcing an hours-long delay in unsafe conditions.
Amtrak is moving ahead with plans to link Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Cleveland through a new rail corridor, supported by federal funding and a completed route analysis.

04.07.2025

Amtrak Moves Forward With Ohio Rail Link Between Major Cities

Amtrak is moving ahead with plans to link Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Cleveland through a new rail corridor, supported by federal funding and a completed route analysis.
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Returns for Football Season Travel

03.07.2025

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Returns for Football Season Travel

Amtrak has launched new Gulf Coast rail service just in time for football season, connecting New Orleans and Mobile with four stops in Mississippi.