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Amtrak recognised for workplace excellence
As Amtrak continue to expand their workforce in 2023, they…
As Amtrak continue to expand their workforce in 2023, they have been recognised by Forbes for workplace excellence.
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Amtrak signs PLA to kick off B&P tunnel replacement
Amtrak kicked off the Baltimore-Potomac Tunnel Replacement Programme alongside President…
Amtrak kicked off the Baltimore-Potomac Tunnel Replacement Programme alongside President Biden and USDOT.
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DelDOT and Amtrak awarded $11M for railroad worker training programme
The Delaware Department of Transportation, in partnership with Amtrak, have…
The Delaware Department of Transportation, in partnership with Amtrak, have been awarded a U.S. Department of Labor grant to fund a training programme.
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Amtrak sets sights on achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
Amtrak's net zero GHG pledge focuses on expanding efforts across…
Amtrak's net zero GHG pledge focuses on expanding efforts across its entire carbon footprint to reduce environmental impacts from operations while safely moving people.
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Amtrak release FY21 sustainability report
Amtrak have released its FY21 Sustainability report to detail their…
Amtrak have released its FY21 Sustainability report to detail their progress against annual and long-term sustainability goals.
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Amtrak awards contract for preliminary design of railroad infrastructure
Amtrak have awarded a contract for preliminary designs that will…
Amtrak have awarded a contract for preliminary designs that will support the first New York Penn Station expansion in more than a century.
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Amtrak announces the promotion of Roger Harris and Gerhard Williams
Amtrak have announced the promotions of Roger Harris and Gerhard…
Amtrak have announced the promotions of Roger Harris and Gerhard Williams to President and Executive Vice President of Service Delivery and Operations respectively.
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Amtrak improve speed of Acela trains through infrastructure investments
Amtrak’s recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track…
Amtrak’s recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has improved the speed of Acela trains.
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Amtrak to expand apprenticeship programme due to $8 million FRA grant
Amtrak have received a grant from the FRA which will…
Amtrak have received a grant from the FRA which will allow the company to train over 600 employees in its new apprenticeship programme.
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Amtrak recognised on the Best Employer for New Graduates 2022 list
Amtrak have been featured on Forbes magazine’s America’s Best Employer…
Amtrak have been featured on Forbes magazine’s America’s Best Employer for New Graduates list at a time when the company is offering a range of opportunities.
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Amtrak pledge to reduce 40 per cent greenhouse gas emissions
Amtrak will fully transition all electricity to carbon-free sources by…
Amtrak will fully transition all electricity to carbon-free sources by 2030, committing their future to sustainable travel for passengers.
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Amtrak to restore Amtrak Hartford Line Service to pre-pandemic levels
Amtrak, alongside the CTDOT and MassDOT, are restoring the Amtrak…
Amtrak, alongside the CTDOT and MassDOT, are restoring the Amtrak Hartford Line Service to meet increasing passenger demand.
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Amtrak reveal new look of U.S. national network locomotives
The first Amtrak locomotive that has the new design, which…
The first Amtrak locomotive that has the new design, which will appear on many Amtrak trains in the future, is travelling from California to Delaware.
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Amtrak unveil the interiors of the new Acela trainsets
Amtrak and Alstom have unveiled the interiors of the Acela…
Amtrak and Alstom have unveiled the interiors of the Acela trainsets; this new fleet aims to deliver a better service on the Northeast Corridor.
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$31.8 million federal grant for Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail service
The grant will lead to improvements to double passenger rail…
The grant will lead to improvements to double passenger rail service and increase rail freight efficiency along the corridor that connects the Twin Cities, La Crosse, Milwaukee and Chicago.