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Amtrak Begins ‘Cutover’ Work to Transfer One Track Onto New Portal North Bridge

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Starting Feb. 13, Amtrak will perform “critical work” to transfer one track of rail service from the century-old Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River.

IG Report: Amtrak Can Reduce Hudson Tunnel Project Performance

December 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

While Amtrak has made progress in meeting its near‑term obligations for the Hudson Tunnel Project, it has opportunities to reduce its risk and help improve the overall project’s performance, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General found.

Amtrak: Data Shows Strong Demand, Customer Satisfaction for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service

December 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Figures released at Amtrak’s recent public meeting of the Board of Directors demonstrate the newest Amtrak service is gaining customers at strong pace.

An Amtrak train pulls into Winter Park, Florida.

Feds Strike Deal to Deliver Christmas Bonuses to Amtrak’s Unionized Workforce

December 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A deal between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak’s management and board of directors to deliver bonuses of $900 to more than 18,000 Amtrak rail workers this Christmas season to celebrate a record year of ridership and revenue.

Amtrak Sets Ridership, Revenue Records in Fiscal 2025

November 19, 2025 The Turntable

Amtrak closed fiscal 2025 with all-time highs in ridership and revenue on 34.5 million trips, buoyed by a 4.3% capacity increase and customer-experience gains.

Reports: Amtrak Train Strikes, Kills Person Near Metuchen

November 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on Wednesday afternoon while apparently trespassing on the tracks west of Metuchen.

NJ Transit, Developer Advancing Metropark Station Upgrades

November 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is working with private developer DOR Woodbridge to overhaul Metropark Station as part of a broader mixed-use redevelopment.

Reports: Trump has ‘Terminated’ Hudson River Tunnel Project

October 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Donald Trump has apparently “terminated” the Hudson River Tunnel project connecting New Jersey and New York City.

Feds, Norfolk Southern Settle Case Over Delayed Amtrak Trains

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S Department of Justice announced a settlement with Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co. to resolve allegations that the Atlanta-based freight railroad delayed Amtrak passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route in violation of federal law.

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