SMART-TD, which speaks for thousands of Amtrak workers, wants the FAA to prohibit drone flights near rail yards and main lines due to the safety threats, invasion of privacy, and loss of confidence among workers.
Amtrak is joining forces with the Milwaukee Brewers to introduce a special “Brewers Express” train, allowing fans a thrilling and green mode of transportation from Milwaukee to Chicago to get to the playoffs.
Amtrak could add a seasonal, third River Runner service between Kansas City and Saint Louis in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup due to presumable travel needs and increasing local interest. According to Spectrum Local News, this information was recently reported.
Amtrak continues to expand along the Gulf Coast as in its new Mardi Gras Service from New Orleans to Mobile brought in almost 19,000 passengers and reinforces local rail connectivity.
The federal Shutdown was upsetting for several U.S. agencies, yet Amtrak assured that train service and worker remunerations will proceed without issues, maintaining nationwide service reliable for travelers in the crisis.
Amtrak pushes out special fall promotion with prices as low as $18 for special routes on the Northeast, giving commuters a cheap option for this season.
An Amtrak train derailed when it struck a semi-truck in Santa Barbara County, injuring four persons and leaking thousands of gallons of diesel fuel, prompted Highway 1 to be shut down and all train movements ceased.
Amtrak may soon be empowered to sue freight railroads for obstruction, as U.S. legislators put forward a new piece of legislation to bolster passenger rights and cut delays on a nationwide basis across the rail system.
Amtrak confirmed it will keep trains running even if the government shuts down, and this assurance gives travelers confidence because millions depend on Amtrak for reliable intercity and regional transport.
The Mardi Gras line increases train capacity to meet surging demand during New Orleans Saints home football weekend games and gives fans a smooth ride along the Gulf Coast and from Mobile while touting the city’s thriving tourism economy.
Amtrak recently made major service amendments impacting customers traveling from Chicago to Michigan. On September 15–19, several Blue Water and Wolverine services are to be canceled, and bus transfers implemented for certain services.
Amtrak and the Norfolk Southern reached a settlement with the Justice Department after a complaint was lodged that the railroad made no provision for statutory seniority for Amtrak trains over freight, on a particular route from Washington, D.C., to New Orleans.
