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[ September 2, 2026 ] Amtrak: New System Expansion Committee to Advance Passenger Rail Growth Amtrak
[ August 31, 2026 ] Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Train Maintenance Facility in New York City Amtrak
[ August 31, 2026 ] Georgia Central Withdraws Petition to Operate With One-Person Crews FRA

Amtrak: New System Expansion Committee to Advance Passenger Rail Growth

September 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Following recent announcements of expanded passenger rail service, including a second daily Pennsylvanian train between Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York, Amtrak announced the creation of a new Board-level System Expansion Committee focused on growing passenger rail service across the country.

Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Train Maintenance Facility in New York City

August 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak celebrated the start of major construction on a new maintenance facility today at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City.

Amtrak Says It Is Grateful for Texas Funding of Daily Heartland Flyer Trains

August 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak leaders thank elected and appointed Texas officials for providing that state’s portion of an agreement with the State of Oklahoma to sponsor the daily Amtrak Heartland Flyer service between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.

Gateway Development Commission Board Approves Agreements to Support Tunnel Resuce and Emergency Response Preparedness

August 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission Board of Commissioners has today agreed to establish and maintain a tunnel rescue team for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Amtrak: Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Travel Demand Remains Strong

August 19, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Desire for travel on Amtrak Mardi Gras Service trains remains strong across Coastal Mississippi between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, as the locally sponsored twice-daily service celebrates its first anniversary.

Amtrak Completes First Phase of East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, Restores Train Service in Line 2

August 19, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak officially reopened East River Tunnel Line 2 this week, completing the first major phase of the ERT Rehabilitation Project and providing key safety and reliability improvements for thousands of daily Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit customers.

Feds Announce $5.3 Billion for Safety Upgrades, New Amtrak Train Sets With Money Reclaimed from California

August 16, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration is allocating $5.3 billion to rail projects across the U.S. that will enhance safety, upgrade critical infrastructure, and purchase new trainsets for Amtrak.

Amtrak Receives Federal Grants for New Midwest Maintenance Facility and Improvements to Viaducts

August 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded Amtrak two grants in support of the development of a new Midwest Maintenance Facility and to make vital bridge and viaduct repairs.

Amtrak Completes $15 Million in Accessibility Upgrades at Two Colorado Stations

July 30, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak passengers have a more accessible experience at two Colorado stations following about $15 million in improvements.

Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

July 29, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail passengers traveling on the Northeast Corridor between Washington and Baltimore will see increased construction activity at the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program site as Amtrak’s tunneling contractor prepares to launch the first of two tunnel boring machines in 2028.