Amtrak Service Disruption Continues on Missouri Route
The Amtrak service disruption between St. Louis and Kansas City continued on Friday, July 10, after a Union Pacific train derailed in Warrensburg, Missouri, the previous day.
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City of New Orleans Service Set to Resume Daily July 13
City of New Orleans cancellations are due to end on July 13, with Amtrak planning to restore daily trains in both directions after replacing wheels on two trainsets.
NextGen Acela Maintenance Capacity May Lag Fleet Rollout
NextGen Acela maintenance capacity may trail Amtrak’s fleet rollout, with Alstom’s Newark support facility scheduled to open in summer 2028 after all 28 trainsets are scheduled to enter service through 2027.
Amtrak Advances New Haven to Providence Study on NEC
Amtrak is advancing the New Haven to Providence study with state and federal partners. The work will examine strategies to preserve and increase the frequency, speed, reliability, and resilience of commuter and intercity passenger rail between the two cities, guided by extensive community engagement.
Amtrak CN Deadline Extension Moves Replies to August 17
The Surface Transportation Board has granted another deadline extension in the Amtrak CN STB case, a long-running proceeding over a new operating agreement.
NextGen Acela Fleet Expands to 32 Weekday Trips
Amtrak has expanded the schedule for its NextGen Acela fleet, with 13 new trainsets now in service and 32 weekday trips included in the current timetable.
New Haven-Providence corridor study starts on NEC
New Haven-Providence corridor study work has begun as Amtrak reviews passenger-rail capacity between New Haven, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island, on the Northeast Corridor.
New Amtrak Cascades trains prepare for 2026 service
New Amtrak Cascades trains are being prepared for service in the Pacific Northwest, with the fleet planned for routes linking Seattle, Vancouver, BC, Portland, and other cities on the I-5 corridor.
Boise passenger-rail restoration gets federal grant
Boise passenger-rail restoration planning has received federal grant support, as the city assesses financing options and possible investment in the historic Boise Depot.
Acela First Class Dining Adds More Flexible Menu
Acela First Class dining has been refreshed by Amtrak with a redesigned onboard menu for passengers travelling on the Northeast Corridor. The updated concept focuses on small plates, fresh breakfast choices and rotating desserts, reflecting demand for more flexible, higher-quality food during shorter rail journeys.
Brattleboro Amtrak station opens on Vermonter line
The Brattleboro Amtrak station opened yesterday in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, at the southernmost Vermont stop on the Vermonter line between Northern Vermont and Washington, D.C.
Amtrak to Madison Plan Seeks Federal Grant in Wisconsin
Amtrak to Madison could move forward under a Wisconsin grant application that seeks to extend part of the existing Hiawatha train service beyond Milwaukee.
