Connecticut Breaks Ground on $1.6B New Haven Line Upgrade
USA: Connecticut has broken ground on the $1.6 billion TIME-1 upgrade of the New Haven Line, targeting speeds of up to 90 mph and more reliable service by 2035.
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B&P Tunnel Replacement Moves Toward 2028 Boring Start
USA: Amtrak is advancing the B&P Tunnel replacement in Baltimore, with preparatory work accelerating for the first tunnel boring machine launch in 2028 and design changes intended to reduce costs.
Amtrak Expands Accessibility Across Stations and Trains
USA: Amtrak has brought 163 stations under its responsibility into full ADA compliance while advancing projects, new train fleets and customer support services across its national network.
Amtrak Moves Richmond Converter Replacement Into Design
Amtrak has selected STV to prepare preliminary designs for the Richmond converter replacement in Philadelphia, advancing engineering for a traction-power facility serving routes to Washington, New York and Harrisburg.
Amtrak Adds Five Daily Stops for New York State Fair
Amtrak New York State Fair service will provide five daily stops from August 26 through September 7, giving visitors direct rail access to the fairgrounds in Syracuse.
CPKC Earns Amtrak’s Best Host Railroad Award Again
CPKC earned Amtrak’s Best Host Railroad award for a tenth consecutive year after sustaining an A-level host grade across passenger services operating on sections of its U.S. rail network.
Pacific Surfliner Sticker Map Runs Through March 2027
The Pacific Surfliner sticker map is running across California’s 351-mile coastal corridor through March 2027, inviting riders to collect 29 station designs and qualify for tiered prizes.
Trump Administration Seeks Penn Station Name Change
The Trump administration has asked Congress to direct Amtrak to rename New York Penn Station as an $8 billion redesign of the Manhattan rail hub advances.
Amtrak Accessibility: 163 Stations Now ADA-Compliant
Amtrak now has 163 fully ADA-compliant stations and 86 accessibility projects underway, while digital assistance and accessible train fleets extend support across more stages of the passenger journey.
Washington Union Station Overhaul Gets New $24M Plan
The Washington Union Station overhaul has entered a new planning stage as the U.S. Department of Transportation commits an additional $24 million to develop a public-private partnership for expansion.
US DOT Starts $24M Plan for Washington Union Station
The US Department of Transportation is committing $24 million to launch a new Washington Union Station redevelopment plan built around a public-private partnership for future expansion.
Amtrak Airo Test Run Brings First Trainset to Albany, Oregon
The first Amtrak Airo test run through Albany, Oregon, gave local railfans an early look at the Cascades trainset before passenger service is expected to begin in the Pacific Northwest this fall.
