Amtrak postpones East River Tunnel repairs by two weeks after MTA issues, coinciding with Adams’ appeal to the federal government to pause.
It’s hit a snag. Amtrak has decided to delay the start of the East River Tunnel closure by two weeks, a decision that comes after concerns from Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and others about the impact on commuting for millions. The rehabilitation project for the East River Tunnel is now slated to start […]
Amtrak criticizes Hochul and the MTA for shifting blame regarding tunnel closures that may cause delays
Amtrak’s president, Roger Harris, has sharply criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for her reluctance to take on some responsibility for the impending tunnel closure, which could lead to train delays as early as next week. In a pointed letter to Hochul, Harris expressed surprise at her final objections to the Amtrak tunnel closure plan, especially since […]
Florida man accused of bringing weapons ‘arsenal’ on Amtrak train indicted
A Florida man was charged in Trenton, New Jersey. Jeffrey O. Kennark, 34, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was caught in the train with a booby-trapped rifle fired during his arrest at the attack weapon, a high-capacity ammunition magazine, handgun, silencer and a booby-trapped rifle fired during his arrest at the Trenton Transit Center on January […]
US Postal Service, Amtrak should ‘be privatized’
Elon Musk wants to privatize the U.S. post office and Amtrak, he said Wednesday. It's “kind of embarrassment” that other countries have “a far better passenger railroad than us” during their virtual appearance at the Morgan Stanley Tech Conference, like the Chinese bullet train. “Amtrak is in a sad situation,” he said. “If you're from […]
Amtrak apologizes after stranding 110 passengers
Amtrak has apologized after 110 passengers were stranded at Washington Union Station after their boarding gates wouldn't open. “On December 26, Amtrak Train 66, bound for New York from Roanoke, Virginia, left Washington Union Station before all passengers were able to board. Amtrak sincerely apologizes for the miscommunication that caused passengers to miss their trains. […]
Fani Willis is carrying more luggage than Amtrak: Turley
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss what Trump’s options are as he struggles to secure $454 … source
Amtrak trains keep breaking down, even after historic $66B taxpayer cash infusion. Where is the money being spent?
A new Department of Transportation report finds that Amtrak, a federally chartered company, still experiences routine breakdowns and disruptions despite receiving tens of billions of dollars in taxpayer funding to keep its trains running. Daily Caller News Foundation report. The passenger rail company was founded in 1971 and has never made a profit. Instead, it […]
Amtrak Trains Keep Breaking Down Despite Massive Injection Of Taxpayer Cash
According to data from the Department of Transportation (DOT), Amtrak, the U.S. public passenger rail company, continues to experience regular breakdowns despite receiving large amounts of taxpayer money from the Biden administration. Since 2021, as of July 9, 2024, 333 Amtrak train accidents have been reported nationwide, slightly fewer than the 397 that occurred between […]