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News / Transportation
Amtrak is conducting urgent repairs at New York Penn Station to coincide with the final phase of the Portal North Bridge cutover. This proactive measure aims to prevent potential future service disruptions for Amtrak and NJ Transit customer...
News / Accidents
A devastating train-vehicle collision in Mobile, Alabama, has claimed the lives of a 31-year-old woman and her 8-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on Bellingrath Road near Peary Road, prompting investigations by local authorities.
News / Transportation
Amtrak service between New York and Boston has resumed on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a loss of overhead power caused widespread cancellations on Wednesday evening. The disruption affected travelers between New York Penn Station and...
Transportation / Rail
Amtrak is modernizing its fleet with the introduction of the new Airo trains. These trains are designed to improve passenger comfort, reliability, and connectivity, marking a significant step in the company's ongoing transformation.
Travel / Rail Journeys
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, relaunched in August 2025 after a 20-year hiatus caused by Hurricane Katrina, is experiencing significant popularity. To meet the growing demand, especially for New Orleans Saints home games, Amtrak is adding...
Massachusetts / Transportation
The MBTA Commuter Rail has announced schedule adjustments affecting the Franklin/Foxboro, Fairmount, and Providence/Stoughton lines starting next week. These changes are in response to ongoing repairs following a fire at a signal bungalow c...
Transportation / Rail Travel
Amtrak's flagship Acela trains are getting a significant upgrade with the introduction of the NextGen Acela, promising faster speeds and enhanced passenger experience. However, coinciding with this development, concerns have been raised abo...
Travel / Trains
Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains are here, promising a faster and more comfortable travel experience between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston. This marks a significant upgrade to high-speed rail in the US.
Transportation / Rail
Amtrak's Borealis line, connecting Milwaukee to the Twin Cities and Chicago, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 250,000 riders since its launch. This achievement underscores the growing demand for reliable and efficient passen...
News / Transportation
Recent incidents involving Amtrak trains have highlighted the challenges of maintaining passenger safety and travel schedules during periods of extreme heat and mechanical malfunctions. These events have left passengers stranded, sometimes...
Travel / Train Travel
Amtrak service between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia has resumed after an earlier disruption caused by disabled equipment and a derailment. The Northeast Corridor experienced significant delays and cancellations, but service is now stab...
News / Transportation
On Sunday, June 15, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Berwyn, Illinois, when an Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian. This resulted in extensive delays for Metra train services, impacting commuters in the west suburbs of Chicago. H...
News / Crime
Five Amtrak employees have pleaded guilty to participating in a large-scale health care fraud scheme, resulting in over $11 million in fraudulent claims against the company's health care plan. The scheme involved employees colluding with co...
Health / Infectious Diseases
Public health officials have issued an alert after confirming that an individual with measles traveled on a southbound Amtrak train from New York City to Washington D.C. while contagious. This incident occurred on March 19, 2025, potentiall...
Health / Public Health Alerts
Health officials have confirmed a case of measles in Washington D.C., prompting warnings about potential public exposures. An individual diagnosed with the highly contagious illness traveled through several locations in the city while infec...
