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The New Face of Railroad Security

Puffs of air greeted passengers to the New Carrollton, Md., rail station May 4. It was the first day of the Transportation Security Administration’s test program for people and bags traveling on U.S. trains.

Northeast Business Leaders Unite to Preserve Amtrak

Citing the vital importance of Amtrak to the nation’s economy and quality of life, a large delegation of East Coast business leaders today introduced a new coalition to advocate for increased federal investment in the aging passenger rail system.

Amtrak: State-of-Good-Repair is Aim of FY ’05 Proposal

Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Gunn has sent the railroad’s FY ’05 federal grant request of $1.798 billion to Congress.

One Killed, Dozens Injured in Amtrak Derailment

One person was killed and dozens more injured when the northbound City of New Orleans derailed Tuesday (April 6).

CPR Gives Amtrak Best On-Time Performance in Country

Canadian Pacific Railway dispatcher Jimmy Norris insists it’s a simple matter to keep the Hiawatha trains on time better than any other Amtrak route in the country.

November is Good to Amtrak

Amtrak ended the busiest November in its 32-year history with a ridership total of 2,076,054, up 11.7 percent over last year’s total of 1,858,345.

Isabel Slows Trains

Rail service along the eastern coast was slowed in September because of Hurricane Isabel.

Amtrak Employees May Strike for One Day

Don’t expect to see any trains Oct. 3 if unions representing Amtrak get what they want.

Blackout Halts, Delays Northeast Travel

A sweltering heat welcomed passengers to Penn Station Saturday, Aug. 16.

Amtrak Posts Strong Gains in July

Amtrak reported carrying 2,223,358 passengers in July, making it the best month for ridership in the railroad’s 32-year history.