Texas lawmakers have excluded rail funding from the budget, putting the long-standing Heartland Flyer service in jeopardy as transportation advocates warn of consequences for both Texas and Oklahoma. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak has been ensnared in a federal corruption investigation now that the rail service’s former top executive was charged, along with two contractors, in a bribery scheme that stretched over years and involved $146,500 of kickbacks. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Montana remains at the center of a transportation debate, as officials continue to push for a rail line connecting Seattle and Chicago through several major cities in the state. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak has reaffirmed its commitment to begin rehabilitation of the East River Tunnel in May, calling the plan the safest, most cost-effective, and least disruptive strategy available. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak’s tunnel repair strategy has drawn criticism from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who warns of severe consequences for LIRR and Empire Service passengers if the plan proceeds unchanged. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak, together with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), opened a fishing pier at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam, offering anglers an alternative while construction closes the Old Lyme Ferry Landing. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak unveiled the Mardi Gras Service this week, promising to reconnect Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, Louisiana, through a vibrant and festive rail experience along the Gulf Coast. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Gateway Program is set to provide a $445 billion boost to the U.S. economy by improving rail infrastructure between New York City and New Jersey. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The New River Valley Rail Project represents a significant step in revitalizing Virginia’s rail system. Governor Glenn Youngkin led the groundbreaking ceremony on April 24, 2025, marking the extension of Amtrak service from Roanoke to Christiansburg. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak has confirmed the launch of its new Gulf Coast service, which will offer twice-daily passenger trips between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, starting this summer. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced a revised rehabilitation plan for the Dock Bridge, aimed at cutting costs and improving safety as part of larger Northeast Corridor rail infrastructure upgrades. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Amtrak has launched two major station renovation projects in western Pennsylvania to improve accessibility, safety, and passenger service along its Pennsylvanian route. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
