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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

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

02.07.2025

AmeriStarRail Proposes Transcontinental Auto Train Project

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

02.07.2025

Amtrak Launches Mardi Gras Service Between Mobile and New Orleans

Amtrak introduces its long-awaited Mardi Gras Service on August 18, offering daily passenger trains between Mobile and New Orleans with multiple stops along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service returns on August 18, restoring twice-daily passenger rail between Mobile and New Orleans for the first time in nearly 20 years

01.07.2025

Twice-Daily Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Returns This August

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service returns on August 18, restoring twice-daily passenger rail between Mobile and New Orleans for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Jacksonville’s Amtrak station, a regular stop on the Floridian’s route from Chicago to Miami.

01.07.2025

Amtrak Breakdown in Florida Leaves Four Hospitalized from Heat

An Amtrak train heading to South Florida broke down in extreme heat, leaving passengers stranded for hours and sending four people to the hospital with heat-related illnesses.
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

01.07.2025

Amtrak to Announce Mardi Gras Rail Service Launch Details

Amtrak will officially reveal the start date, fares, and schedule for its new Mardi Gras Service during a Tuesday morning event in Mobile, Alabama.
Amtrak now restricts access to its Metropolitan Lounges to no more than three hours before scheduled departures, changing the experience for many first-class and coach travelers

01.07.2025

Amtrak Restricts Metropolitan Lounge Access to 3 Hours Pre-Departure

Amtrak now restricts access to its Metropolitan Lounges to no more than three hours before scheduled departures, changing the experience for many first-class and coach travelers.
Amtrak will roll out new Cascade trains along the I-5 corridor in 2026, enhancing service between Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and other key cities across the Pacific Northwest

29.06.2025

Transit Briefs: U.S. Rail Projects and Ridership Growth

Transit Briefs provide key updates on U. S.

28.06.2025

Airo Trains to Modernize Travel Across Pacific Northwest

Train travel in the Pacific Northwest is about to change dramatically with the arrival of Airo Trains in 2026, promising speed, comfort, and design upgrades.
Amtrak has launched a new roundtrip on the Pacific Surfliner, giving travelers more flexibility for afternoon and evening travel between San Diego and Los Angeles

28.06.2025

Amtrak Expands Pacific Surfliner Service Between San Diego and Los Angeles

Amtrak has launched a new roundtrip on the Pacific Surfliner, giving travelers more flexibility for afternoon and evening travel between San Diego and Los Angeles.

28.06.2025

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Celebrates Disneyland with New Railcar

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner launched a festive railcar on June 25 to honor Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, combining visual celebration with promotional travel offers for its passengers.
Amtrak and SEPTA Face Major Travel Disruptions Due to Fallen Trees.

27.06.2025

Heat Causes Major Delays for Commuters on SEPTA and Amtrak

Heat has triggered major disruptions on SEPTA and Amtrak, with reduced train speeds and extended delays frustrating commuters across the Philadelphia region.
Amtrak continues canceling trains in Washington, D.C., for a third straight day due to equipment failures and heat-related restrictions along critical routes

26.06.2025

Amtrak Service Disruptions Continue Amid Equipment Failures

Amtrak continues canceling trains in Washington, D. C.