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Some Push for Amtrak Expansion as it Struggles With Low Ridership, Worker Shortages, Deficits

September 13, 2022 The Center Square

With billions of dollars Congress set aside in last year’s infrastructure bill, some lawmakers would like to see Amtrak restore and expand routes.

Lawmakers Raise Alarm About Amtrak Potentially Being Used for Illegal Immigrants to Cross Border

August 17, 2022 The Center Square

Lawmakers sent a letter to Amtrak Wednesday requesting a briefing as well as all documents related to how taxpayer-subsidized Amtrak may be used to transfer illegal immigrants across the border.

Authorities Board Gives OK to Penn Station Funding, Also Voices Caution

July 28, 2022 The Center Square

A key New York board gave its initial authorization Wednesday to a plan for funding the Penn Station redevelopment proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this week.

Amtrak Wants to Make Atlanta a Railroad Hub

July 11, 2022 The Center Square

Amtrak is looking to make Atlanta a railroad hub again, but the quasi-federal agency can’t say how much it will cost to run new routes across the Peach State and the region.

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Message from Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner on the Southwest Chief Train 4 Derailment

June 29, 2022 Special to Railfanning.org

“We are deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and mourn those who lost their lives. For those who helped others, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation.”

Four Killed in Missouri Amtrak Crash

June 28, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Four people, including three passengers, were killed when an Amtrak train struck a truck at a grade crossing near Mendon, Missouri.

Reports: Several Killed, Dozens Injured in Missouri Amtrak Wreck

June 27, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Several people were apparently killed and dozens injured after a Chicago-bound Amtrak train crashed into a dump truck in Mendon, Missouri, on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Lawmakers Frustrated Over Blocked Rail Crossings and Late Passenger Trains

June 22, 2022 The Center Square

The head of the Federal Railroad Administration was put on the defensive regarding poor on-time service by Amtrak trains in Illinois that taxpayers subsidize.

Amtrak: Increasing Speed of Acela Trains in New Jersey Will Improve Reliability for Northeast Corridor Customers

June 22, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak said recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick allow trains to travel at speeds up to 150 mph.