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Rhinecliff station project cleared to continue

08.06.2026

Rhinecliff Amtrak Station renovation clears federal review

Acela maintenance center planned in Newark

08.06.2026

Alstom plans Acela maintenance center in Newark

Bridge strike disrupts Amtrak NEC service

08.06.2026

Amtrak NEC service disruption follows bridge strike

Amtrak Borealis passes 416,000 riders

20.05.2026

Amtrak Borealis ridership tops 416,000 passengers

Amtrak Borealis ridership has again exceeded earlier projections. The line launched in 2024.
Amtrak Cascades Airo trains advance in Seattle

18.05.2026

Amtrak Cascades Airo trains reach final testing

Amtrak Cascades Airo trains are moving closer to passenger service. The first new trainset is now in Seattle for the next stage of work in the Pacific Northwest.
New snacks added to Amtrak Northeast Regional menu

18.05.2026

Amtrak Northeast Regional café menu adds new choices

The Amtrak Northeast Regional café menu is being updated for passengers between Boston and Virginia. The refresh adds a broader mix of snacks, drinks and meal choices.
Amtrak Cascades Airo train arrives in Seattle

17.05.2026

Amtrak Cascades Airo train reaches Seattle for testing

The Amtrak Cascades Airo train is scheduled to arrive in Seattle on Saturday. It will be tested as part of Amtrak’s nationwide rollout of updated passenger rail equipment.
Amtrak Northeast Regional cafe menu gets new items

16.05.2026

Amtrak updates Northeast Regional cafe menu for riders

Amtrak is updating the Northeast Regional cafe menu on Wednesday, May 13. The change adds new food and drink choices.
Berkshire Flyer returns for 2026 summer service

16.05.2026

Berkshire Flyer returns for 2026 summer service

Berkshire Flyer summer service is set to return for the 2026 season. It will bring back seasonal passenger rail service between New York City and Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Amtrak Airo trainset heads to Seattle testing

15.05.2026

Amtrak Airo trainset accepted before Seattle tests

Amtrak has formally accepted the first Amtrak Airo trainset. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Freedom250 NextGen Acela train enters spotlight

14.05.2026

Freedom250 NextGen Acela train unveiled in Washington

Amtrak has presented the Freedom250 NextGen Acela train in Washington, DC. The design draws inspiration from the US Department of Transportation’s Freedom 250 campaign.
Toronto to New York City train route guide

13.05.2026

Amtrak lawsuit against Metro North centers on train access

An Amtrak lawsuit against Metro North concerns access for non-passenger Amtrak trains. The dispute involves the Hudson and New Haven Lines.
Saratoga Springs Station Improvements Start Work

13.05.2026

Saratoga Springs Station Improvements Move Ahead

Saratoga Springs Station improvements are moving ahead in New York. Amtrak says the station is served daily by the Adirondack and Ethan Allen Express.
Amtrak Away partnership extends modern rail push

11.05.2026

Amtrak Away partnership extends modern rail push

The Amtrak Away partnership is part of Amtrak’s effort to reshape its public image. The deal involves travel brand Away.
Amtrak Locks In Empire Builder Fares Amid New Glacier Park Road Limits

03.05.2026

Escaping the Gridlock: Amtrak Offers $113 Cross-Country Rail Fares to Glacier National Park

Amtrak Empire Builder service gives travelers a rail option for reaching Glacier National Park. The park is one of the most admired natural destinations in the United States.