Amtrak schedule changes take effect Jan. 12, reshaping service between Virginia and Washington, D.C., during a daily construction window on the Long Bridge. As Railway Supply reports, train traffic will be stopped from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., leading to cancellations and longer gaps for some morning riders.
Amtrak “Twice as Nice” sale is a limited-time promotion that lets you bring a travel companion for free when you book a Roomette, according to Amtrak Media. Both travelers need to be on the same itinerary, with tickets issued together, and Roomettes are limited with restrictions.
Amtrak Mardi Gras line offers winter travelers a straightforward way to see the Deep South by rail. The new Gulf Coast line runs between New Orleans and Mobile, tying together big-city culture and smaller coastal towns where the air stays mild, the pace slows, and beaches tend to stay quiet in the off-season.
American passenger rail modernization is gaining momentum on the Northeast Corridor. Major infrastructure upgrades and new trains are helping shape a new era of travel, with the aim of more reliable service and a better traveler experience, as outlined by Amtrak Media.
Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General says Hudson Tunnel Project risk management could be tighter, even as the passenger railroad has advanced key responsibilities tied to the effort, according to a press release from the Amtrak Office of Inspector General and reporting by Railway Supply.
Amtrak OIG Hudson Tunnel Project oversight could be strengthened by sharper communication—both with partners and across Amtrak—and by more consistent project document management, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General said in an assessment issued Dec. 17. The $16 billion program has also been covered by Railway Supply.
Amtrak Cascades ridership through Bellingham stayed steady in fiscal year 2024-2025, even after an early-2025 disruption threatened the route’s momentum. Amtrak says more and better trains and service are expected starting next year.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign legislation today that advances Quad Cities Amtrak funding for service between the Quad Cities and Chicago, as reported by iHeartRadio.
Intercity passenger rail grants just got a little more runway after the Federal Railroad Administration extended the application deadline for a $5 billion grant opportunity aimed at projects outside the Northeast Corridor. Applications are now due Feb. 6, 2026. A separate program continues to provide funding for the Northeast Corridor.
Amtrak winter delays hit as temperatures hovered around zero over the weekend of Dec. 12–14. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail is gaining momentum as Canada looks for a smoother path to deliver a roughly 600-mile high-speed line, building on the federal Transport Canada overview of the Toronto–Québec City high-speed rail initiative.
The Amtrak Roomette promotion offers a straightforward upgrade for travelers who want more privacy on the train: book a Roomette and bring a companion for free (as noted by Railway Supply). The offer is valid for trips running from January 4 to March 31, 2026, and bookings must be completed by December 19, 2025.
