Amtrak Opens Ticket Sales for New York State Fair Trains
Amtrak has opened ticket sales for five daily trains serving the Great New York State Fair from August 26 through September 7, giving visitors direct access to the Syracuse fairgrounds.
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Amtrak Advances Reading Passenger Rail Restoration
Amtrak has formalized its role in the proposed Reading passenger rail restoration, moving the Pennsylvania corridor into ridership, cost and infrastructure planning before its next federal development stage.
STV to Design Amtrak Richmond Converter Station Upgrade
STV will develop the preliminary design for the Amtrak Richmond converter station upgrade in Philadelphia, advancing the replacement of SFC #4 at the railroad’s largest traction power converter facility.
New Amtrak Hiawatha railcars will increase seating
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that new Amtrak Hiawatha railcars will raise capacity between Milwaukee and Chicago this fall as nine Siemens Venture cars enter service after testing.
Amtrak OIG Flags Risks in Three Fleet Replacements
Amtrak’s inspector general has identified 10 lessons for the railroad’s three largest fleet procurements, warning that planning, facilities and quality controls could affect costs, schedules and service.
North American Transit Projects Reach New Milestones
North American transit projects advanced on several fronts this week as Amtrak, Metra, CTA, Maryland’s Purple Line and Québec City’s TramCité reported new passenger rail milestones.
Colorado Connector Passenger Rail Set for 2029 Launch
Colorado Connector passenger rail is scheduled to begin linking Denver and Fort Collins in 2029 with three daily round trips, launching Colorado’s long-planned Front Range intercity rail network.
Penn Station Capacity Could Rise by 33% Under FRA Plan
Penn Station capacity during the morning peak could rise by roughly 33% under a federal plan combining targeted platform upgrades, faster passenger circulation and operational changes.
Amtrak Night Owl Fares Expand Across Northeast Corridor
Amtrak Night Owl fares now cover every Northeast Corridor city between Boston and Washington, extending discounted Coach travel to departures scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Amtrak Bribery Settlement Tops $7.2 Million in Philadelphia
The Amtrak bribery settlement requires a contractor and its owner to resolve $7.26 million in civil claims tied to Philadelphia’s historic 30th Street Station façade renovation.
Amtrak Launches New Haven to Providence Rail Study
Amtrak has launched the New Haven to Providence Rail Study to assess long-term capacity, speed, reliability and resilience needs across a critical Northeast Corridor section.
Sixth Amtrak Cascades Airo Trainset Starts Testing
The sixth Amtrak Cascades Airo trainset has departed for testing, moving the Pacific Northwest fleet renewal beyond its halfway point and closer to passenger service.
