Amtrak maintenance facilities are entering a new phase. The operator begins construction on new and upgraded sites across the United States to support both today’s fleet and future trainsets, as reported by Railway-News.
Low-speed collision between City of New Orleans and CN freight injured three passengers on Sunday, Feb. 22, after Amtrak’s City of New Orleans was struck at slow speed near Memphis, as reported by Trains.com.
Portal North Bridge cutover work is now reshaping daily rail service for Amtrak and NJ Transit riders. When an unexpected wave of cancellations hit over the weekend, many commuters were left scrambling, even though disruptions had been flagged in advance.
Metro-North service to Albany may have stalled after Amtrak grew uneasy about competition from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, according to MTA CEO Janno Lieber.
Amtrak Flex Dining menu is getting a broader lineup for Long Distance sleeping car guests, with new lunch options added to improve the onboard experience, according to an update from Amtrak Media.
Amtrak weather-related cancellations have been extended on multiple Midwestern routes after a stretch of ice storms and heavy snow, as reported by Trains.
Amtrak Capitol Corridor reservations will be required on Feb. 8 as the carrier prepares for heavier travel tied to Super Bowl Sunday and the traffic issues around the stadium — street closures and limited parking — as previously covered by Railway Supply.
Amtrak “Trak Suits” are the company’s latest piece of Acela-branded swag, timed to celebrate the launch of its NextGen Acela fleet.
Every winter, snowbirds escaping the Midwest brace for the same cycle: weather-driven flight delays, crowded terminals, and plans that start slipping right as the move south begins.
Amtrak Empire Service restoration is expected in March, bringing full NYC to Albany train service back on schedule and pushing aside the state-backed idea for a temporary Metro-North extension, as Gothamist reported.
Amtrak first-quarter results in fiscal 2026 delivered record performance in several areas, but directors were told that equipment constraints and major capital projects could make the second quarter a tougher stretch.
AmeriStarRail overnight train proposal arrives as Washington’s Union Station continues to grow as a major Amtrak hub. The station ranks as Amtrak’s second-busiest nationwide, handling 5,639,617 passengers in fiscal year 2024 and hosting more than 200 daily trains, according to Amtrak’s FY24 District of Columbia fact sheet.
