The first Amtrak train departed from New York on May 1, 1971, marking the beginning of a journey that spanned over 50 years. Even as the era of rail travel declined and air travel took center stage, ...

Amtrak has revealed a first look at its new Airo trains, and they come with panoramic windows, comfier chairs, and more accessibility features. The national rail service is currently constructing 83 ...

A new era of train travel is set to begin in the Pacific Northwest as Amtrak Cascades introduces a fleet of new trains in 2026. The eight new trainsets and two locomotives will operate along the I-5 ...

Amtrak on LinkedIn recently shared a first look (see images below) of its new Siemens Mobility-built Airo trainsets as they prepare for shipment. According to the company, testing is scheduled to ...

Along with plans to spend billions of dollars upgrading Connecticut's ancient rail infrastructure, officials in Hartford and Washington, D.C. have promised sleeker, speedier trains to carry riders in ...

Amtrak should be asking itself a $7 billion question about the future of its long-distance trains. Should it spend that ...

The countdown is on for a major railroad revival. On Aug. 28, Amtrak will launch its brand-new NextGen Acela trains, debuting the company's newest generation of high-speed cars. The rail company will ...

The 2021 Federal Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act paid for the new trains. The Amtrak Cascades line serves the I-5 corridor. Amtrak Cascades takes passengers between Eugene and Vancouver, B.C., ...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring the growing demand for Amtrak across the United States, the company closed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with record ridership and revenue – marking ...

STV and Amtrak have broken ground on the Ivy City Yard modernization project that will support next-generation trainsets and ...