Hiawatha expansion grant seeks Madison Amtrak route
A Hiawatha expansion grant request for $218.2 million has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a proposed westward extension of Amtrak’s Hiawatha service.
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Penn Station transformation enters PDA phase
Penn Station transformation plans have moved into a pre-development agreement between Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners for the planned overhaul of New York Penn Station.
Amtrak Car Crash in Milwaukie Leaves Woman Dead
Amtrak car crash in Milwaukie left a woman dead Tuesday after an Amtrak train struck her vehicle at a rail crossing, police said.
Amtrak summer sale offers up to 25% off fares
The Amtrak summer sale lets passengers save up to 25% on regularly priced adult fares for Coach and Acela Business tickets between Boston and Washington, DC.
Shore Line East service depends on Amtrak approval
Shore Line East service could expand under Connecticut’s new fiscal year budget adjustment, but the $3 million allocation would depend on Amtrak approval and operations.
Rhinecliff Amtrak Station renovation clears federal review
Rhinecliff Amtrak Station renovation is set to proceed after federal officials cleared the project to move forward, despite an April review of a $28 million federal grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Alstom plans Acela maintenance center in Newark
Acela maintenance center plans are moving forward in Newark, Delaware, where Alstom has acquired around 20 acres, or 80,937 sq m, for a new facility serving Amtrak’s next-generation Acela fleet.
Amtrak NEC service disruption follows bridge strike
Amtrak NEC service disruption affected trains on the Northeast Corridor on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a barge struck the Susquehanna River Bridge in Maryland.
Amtrak provides passengers a relaxed cross-border journey from Toronto to Manhattan
Toronto to New York City train travel does not have to begin at a crowded airport. Travellers can reach the Big Apple by rail instead. The route crosses Ontario and New York State, with scenic views along the way.
LOSSAN Rail Agency launches massive transit expansion and fare discounts for Southern California World Cup matches
Pacific Surfliner World Cup service will carry soccer fans across Southern California. The world’s largest soccer matches begin at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12. Travelers will need reservations. Additional late-night trains and selected station stops will support journeys to and from Los Angeles. Discounted fares will also be available.
Washington Union Station upgrade gets historic boost
Washington Union Station upgrade is set to advance with a 466 million USD investment from the US Department of Transportation, giving one of the capital’s key rail hubs a major funding push.
Pacific Surfliner reservations as World Cup rush builds
Pacific Surfliner reservations will be required as Amtrak prepares for heavier World Cup travel in Los Angeles. From June 11 through July 19, every passenger on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner services must have a reservation, and officials are encouraging soccer fans to book before demand increases.
