Amtrak will introduce new Airo trains this summer on various routes.
Amtrak is gearing up to launch a new fleet of passenger trains this summer, replacing some rail cars that have been in use for nearly half a century. The fresh models, called Airo, are part of an extensive $8 billion order for 83 trains produced by Siemens in California. This marks Amtrak’s largest fleet overhaul […]
Amtrak is set to bring back the Albany-New York service, ending years of commuter disruptions.
Amtrak Set to Restore Service Between Penn Station and Albany Amtrak intends to restart service connecting Penn Station in New York City with Albany by early March. This decision will help avoid what could have been prolonged disruptions affecting both commuters and staff. Since last May, certain journeys from New York to Albany have been […]
With Thanksgiving approaching, Amtrak achieves a ridership milestone of 34.5 million trips.
Amtrak Breaks Ridership Record Amid Thanksgiving Travel Surge Amtrak has reported a significant milestone, serving 34.5 million customer trips in fiscal 2025, reflecting a 6% increase from the previous year. “There’s a genuine interest in passenger rail travel across the nation,” Amtrak President Roger Harris noted in a conversation with Fox News Digital. On the […]
Amtrak leader attributes MTA’s significant delays in the Penn Station project to the agency’s ‘hurt feelings.’
Amtrak’s chief has suggested that “hurt pride” is behind the MTA’s negative remarks about the railroad, following Amtrak’s win in securing the Pennsylvania Station redesign earlier this year. On Monday, MTA officials reignited tensions with Amtrak. They announced that the much-anticipated $2.9 billion Penn Station Access Project, aimed at connecting Bronx residents to Manhattan’s Penn […]
Norfolk Southern is prioritizing Amtrak trains above freight trains, according to the DOJ.
DOJ Settles with Norfolk Southern Over Amtrak Delays On Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced a settlement involving the Trump administration and Norfolk Southern regarding delays that allegedly favored freight trains over Amtrak’s Crescent route. This agreement aims to address claims that Amtrak’s passenger trains were being delayed due to federal law allowing freight prioritization. […]
Amtrak introduces the new Acela trains offering a comfortable journey and speeds up to 160 mph.
Amtrak Launches New High-Speed Trains Starting Thursday, five new Amtrak trains will connect Washington, DC, New York, and Boston, reaching speeds up to 160 mph. The Nextgen Acela service is set to commence from Union Station in Washington. The Department of Transport is overseeing this initiative, aiming to rejuvenate what it calls “federal property” as […]
Surf instructor loses arm after being struck by an Amtrak train
A surf instructor from California, Elieah Boyd, 24, suffered a severe accident when he collided with an Amtrak train. Boyd described the moment as surreal, saying, “It was unbelievable to look down and see my arm missing.” He recalled, “I had just a few seconds to react before the train was upon me,” during an […]
Passengers stuck without air conditioning on Amtrak train during heat wave as the company issues an apology.
Delay for Amtrak Train 94 Amid Heatwave During a significant heatwave on the east coast, an Amtrak train traveling north to Boston experienced delays on Monday afternoon. The Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 reportedly got stuck in the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnels near Wilmington, Delaware, just outside Baltimore Penn Station. According to a report from […]
Passengers stuck without air conditioning on Amtrak train during heat wave
Train Disruption Amid Heatwave On a particularly hot afternoon, a train traveling towards Boston experienced significant delays. The Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 was reportedly stuck in the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnels, just ahead of Baltimore Penn Station. According to reports, passengers found themselves on the train for over an hour without electricity or air […]
Ex-President Joe Biden ‘speaking softly in the quiet car,’ requesting ice cream during Amtrak trips to his DC office
Oh, come on, really? That’s not accurate. Former President Joe Biden typically takes Amtrak to his government office in D.C. most weeks. While there’s not much to talk about regarding his current work, it appears he’s a bit out of practice when it comes to train etiquette. “He was speaking in the quiet car!” one […]