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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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Amtrak celebrates anniversary of Operation Lifesaver with unique train

13 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review

'See Tracks? Think Train!’ has been emblazoned onto one of Amtrak’s P-42 locomotives to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, an organisation dedicated to railroad safety education.

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Amtrak agrees to support proposed CP-KCS combination

7 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak has agreed to support the proposed combination of current partner, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Kansas City Southern railways, to expand Amtrak’s service in the Midwest and South.

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Amtrak announces Stephen Gardner as its new President and CEO

16 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak has announced that Stephen Gardner is to replace its current President and CEO, Bill Flynn, when he retires in January 2022.

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Amtrak celebrates a successful 2021 fiscal year and COVID-19 recovery

14 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak’s 2021 fiscal year highlights the company’s successful COVID-19 recovery, with ridership and revenue growth, and the introduction of new projects and initiatives for the future.

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New OneRail Coalition poll confirms Americans’ support for rail travel

17 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review

A new poll conducted on behalf of the OneRail Coalition has revealed that Americans’ support for both freight and passenger rail remain strong.

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Amtrak to roll out new ticketing kiosks across the United States

3 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak’s new, state-of-the-art kiosks will provide a consistent and improved experience for customers.

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Amtrak and North America’s Building Trades Unions sign workforce MOU

2 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review

North America’s Building Trades Unions and Amtrak have signed an agreement to lead a workforce pipeline of U.S. union construction workers for the build of America’s passenger rail network.

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FRA releases modernisation plan for rail network across 12 states

14 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has revealed its Midwest Regional Rail Plan, a detailed framework for the improvements of the intercity passenger rail network in the Midwestern U.S.

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The Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 expansion launches in Virginia

30 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The launch of the Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 has been announced by Governor Ralph Northam, with the rail expansion set to provide early morning service from Main Street Station.

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Amtrak and PIP to transform William H. Gray 30th Street Station by 2025

23 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak and Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia have reached an agreement for the restoration and renovation of Philadelphia’s historic building, the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.

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CP reaches new milestone with a definitive merger agreement with KCS

13 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has released a ‘Company Superior Proposal,’ according to the Kansas City Southern, with the two companies negotiating to a new partnership.

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Amtrak announces $7.3 billion investment in new train fleet

8 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak's investment includes a contract with Siemens Mobility for the manufacture of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains, including dual power and hybrid battery trains.

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Amtrak to deliver major passenger experience improvements

18 June 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Following an investment of $28 million, Amtrak is set to deliver a range of improvements across its long distance overnight trains in order to improve the passenger experience.

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Amtrak showcases its vision to grow passenger rail services across America

27 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Amtrak is initiating the work to deliver by 2035 more frequent, reliable and sustainable intercity passenger rail services to over 160 more communities and 20 million more passengers annually, as outlined in their 'Corridor Vision'.

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High-speed rail in the United States: A golden opportunity

6 May 2021 | By Morgan Lindsay, Raymond Atkins, Terry Hynes

Raymond Atkins, Terry Hynes and Morgan Lindsay from the Transportation Group at Sidley Austin LLP detail why they believe that private investment is the way forward for high-speed rail in the U.S., but not without government support.

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