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[ December 19, 2024 ] Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project Amtrak
[ December 19, 2024 ] Norfolk Southern Names Michael Barr Vice President Investor Relations and Treasurer Norfolk Southern
[ December 19, 2024 ] FRA Issues Final Rule to Strengthen Freight Car Safety Standards to Help Protect America’s Rail Network and the Public FRA
[ December 18, 2024 ] Dozens of Rail Teamsters Ratify Contracts Miscellaneous
[ December 18, 2024 ] Amtrak Completes Early Construction Activity for Susquehanna River Bridge Project Amtrak

Amtrak Awarded $126M in Federal CRISI Grants

October 31, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The recent round of grants from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program includes nearly $126 million for Amtrak.

Research: Global Business Travelers Prefer Train Travel

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New global research from TravelPerk, a global business travel management platform, found an increasing shift towards train travel for business travelers across major international markets, especially in regions with advanced rail networks like Europe.

Amtrak: Borealis Surpasses 100,000 Customers

October 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Year-to-date ridership on the state-sponsored Borealis between St. Paul and Chicago has surpassed 100,000 customers.

Report Finds Four Concepts to Double Train Capacity at New York Penn Station Won’t Increase Capacity

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and NJ Transit have released an engineering feasibility study analyzing the potential of four concepts to double train capacity at New York Penn Station during the peak period.

Amtrak Operating Modified Service Due to Hurricane Helene

September 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to impending Hurricane Storm Helene, select trains will operate a modified schedule.

Amtrak Debuts New Integration with Google to Support More Sustainable Transportation Choices

September 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak and Google have joined forces to help travelers choose more sustainable transportation options when searching for intercity travel.

Amtrak Names Byl Herrmann Executive Vice President and General Counsel

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has appointed Byl Herrmann as executive vice president and general counsel, responsible for setting the long-term strategic vision, priorities, and annual operating plan for the department within the context of Amtrak’s strategic and corporate plans and objectives.

Amtrak Launching Floridian as Temporary Train Between Chicago and Miami

September 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak is offering a new temporary route offering a direct round-trip between Chicago and Miami

Feds Sue Norfolk Southern Over Delayed Crescent Trains

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak’s Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.

Feds Sue Amtrak Over Crescent Delays

July 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United States filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company delayed passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route in violation of federal law.