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NextGen Acela will begin operating in the Northeast Corridor on August 28, 2025, delivering speeds up to 260 km/h and a new level of comfort for Amtrak passengers between Boston and Washington

17.11.2025

Amtrak Thanksgiving Travel Trends and Rising Demand

Amtrak anticipates stronger Thanksgiving demand in 2025 as millions of Americans plan holiday trips, and the company points to shifting national travel patterns that still shape how people choose their preferred mode of transportation.
Amtrak Modernization Efforts Advance Across the Northeast

16.11.2025

Amtrak Modernization Efforts Advance Across the Northeast

Amtrak enters a new phase of modernization in Washington and Boston, upgrading key yards on the Northeast Corridor so the system can better handle future demand and everyday service pressures.
Southampton Yard Upgrade Strengthens Amtrak’s Boston Operations

15.11.2025

Southampton Yard Overhaul Strengthens Amtrak’s Boston Operations

Amtrak moves forward with a major overhaul of Southampton Yard in Boston and treats the project as a strategic bet on the future of the Northeast Corridor.
Amtrak Launches Major Rail Yard Upgrade in Boston, MA

14.11.2025

Amtrak Launches Major Rail Yard Upgrade in Boston, MA

Amtrak is moving ahead with a major yard upgrade in Boston, because the revamped Southampton Yard should speed maintenance, steady daily operations, and support future growth on the Northeast Corridor.
FRA Review Targets Penn Station Expansion Plans

14.11.2025

Amtrak warns MTA as Metro-North push faces new obstacles

Amtrak says any early Metro-North service into Penn Station hinges on trimming LIRR capacity, and that frayed relations with the MTA already complicate planning and long-term coordination.
Amtrak advances major upgrades across its Wisconsin stations

13.11.2025

Amtrak advances major upgrades across its Wisconsin stations

Amtrak accelerates accessibility work in Wisconsin, and the company now points to new platforms, smoother paths, and refreshed facilities that quietly reshape daily travel for riders with limited mobility.
Amtrak Launches Fall Sale With Tickets Starting From $18

13.11.2025

Amtrak disruptions affect Hartford Line and Lake Shore

Amtrak disruptions continue through Monday as riders on the Hartford Line and Valley Flyer navigate bus substitutions, altered train endpoints, and several modified trips along the busy New Haven–Springfield corridor.
Winter Park Express: $19 Ski Train from Denver to the Rockies

12.11.2025

Tickets for Amtrak’s Winter Park Express 2025–26 Ski Train

Train tickets for the Winter Park Express are now available, providing easy, budget-friendly, and environmentally responsible access to Winter Park Resort in Colorado all winter long this 2025-26 ski season.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Cooperates with SeaWorld San Diego on New Travel Offers

12.11.2025

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Extra Trains and Free Bags for the Holidays

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner expects a surge in passengers this Thanksgiving season as more travelers choose trains over congested airports and highways.
Amtrak is drawing criticism in Baltimore because the Frederick Douglass Tunnel construction is causing sleepless nights, job losses, and community frustration, while officials argue the long-term rail benefits will outweigh the current disruptions.

11.11.2025

Save Big on U.S. Train Trips with the Amtrak Winter Wanderlust Sale

The Amtrak Winter Wanderlust Sale offers passengers up to 30% discounts on various fares in the United States, as made clear on Amtrak’s website and press release from November 2025.
Amtrak Expands Modernization with Boston and Wisconsin Projects

11.11.2025

Amtrak launches major Boston rail yard and station upgrades

Amtrak has embarked on another round of modernization with investments in state-of-the-art rail yard infrastructure in Boston and accessibility upgrades to two historic stations in the state of Wisconsin.
How the Federal Shutdown Impacts Amtrak and U.S. Rail Travel?

11.11.2025

Amtrak cancellations frustrate Hartford Line passengers

The Hartford Line trains operated by Amtrak are suspended due to the unavailability of equipment and maintenance schedules.