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Amtrak to launch Mardi Gras rail service connecting New Orleans and Mobile via coastal Mississippi
New Amtrak Mardi Gras Service begins this summer, offering twice-daily connections and celebrating Gulf Coast culture and communities.
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Amtrak
Amtrak – the National Railroad Passenger Corporation – is a passenger railroad service that provides medium- and long-distance intercity services across the United States and to some Canadian cities.
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North Carolina and Virginia Stations remain in high-demand
Train travel is booming across the U.S., with North Carolina and Virginia seeing some of the highest traffic in the Southeast. In Fiscal Year 2024, the top stations in the region were the Staples Mill Road Station in Richmond, Va., and in Alexandria, Va., Charlotte, N.C., Raleigh, N.C, the Auto Train Station in Lorton, Va., and Norfolk, Va.
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Big infrastructure investment plans take shape in America
Amtrak and dozens of major industry partners representing construction, manufacturing, rail supply, engineering, and other sectors convened for an industry roundtable to discuss trends and highlight the hundreds of major rebuilding projects that Amtrak and its partners are delivering across America, today and into the future. These partners, who are…
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Amtrak completes renovations at G.K. Butterfield Station to enhance accessibility
Amtrak has completed a $4 million renovation of the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C., enhancing accessibility, safety and comfort as part of its nationwide commitment to improving the travel experience.
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Amtrak names Jennifer Mitchell as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning
Amtrak has appointed Jennifer Mitchell as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning, where she will lead the company’s long-term vision and strategic growth amid surging demand for intercity rail travel.
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Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Infrastructure
Welcome to our latest Track Insight Report, this time focussing on rail infrastructure projects taking place around the world. In this exclusive digital report, we hear from New Zealand, America, the Baltics and wider Europe as rail infrastructure operators and suppliers strive to build more sustainable, economical and powerful railway…
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Amtrak and Midwest secure $300 million federal grant to boost passenger rail service
Amtrak and its Midwestern partners will receive up to $300 million from federal CRISI grants to enhance passenger rail infrastructure, aiming to improve service into Chicago and increase nationwide ridership.
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Amtrak’s Borealis train service hits 100,000 riders on St. Paul-Chicago route
Amtrak’s new Borealis service between St. Paul and Chicago has reached 100,000 passengers in just six months, highlighting strong regional demand for expanded rail options in the Midwest.
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Amtrak breaks ground on new heavy maintenance facility in Philadelphia
Amtrak has begun construction on a new maintenance facility at the Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to enhance customer experience and maintain its new Airo and Acela trains.
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Amtrak to begin major rail yard upgrades in Seattle amid record ridership
Amtrak will upgrade Seattle’s King Street Coach Yard with a $300 million project, improving maintenance and preparing for new Airo trains, while supporting sustainability and growing ridership.
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Amtrak partners with Google to promote sustainable travel choices
Amtrak and Google have partnered to provide real-time train information in Google Search, encouraging more sustainable travel options and supporting Amtrak's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover a Freightliner locomotive named in honour of railway advocate Pete Waterman, railway safety training initiatives in Portsmouth schools and Amtrak's new art installation at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.
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Amtrak begins construction on new Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has started construction on a modern replacement for the 1907 Connecticut River Bridge, aimed at improving train speeds and reducing delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.
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Amtrak’s Newport News Transportation Center to open on 22 August 2024
The Newport News Transportation Center, a new Amtrak hub, will open on 22 August 2024, offering enhanced travel options and modern amenities for Amtrak Virginia and regional bus users.
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DeLand SunRail Station opens, completing 61 mile Central Florida commuter rail Line
The new DeLand SunRail Station has opened, marking the completion of a 61-mile commuter rail line that connects four Central Florida counties and aims to boost local connectivity and economic growth.
