News

Amtrak reveals launch date for new 160mph tilting trains on the East Coast
The next-generation Acela trains will run from Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via New York Penn Station ...
I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak last year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.
Last year, I took 53 trips on Amtrak trains. I always pack a bag with snacks, noise-cancelling headphones, charging cords, ...
Mass Transit1h
Amtrak to enhance service, rider experience on Northeast Corridor
The NextGen Acela high-speed trains are set to begin service on Aug. 28 while Amtrak has also added a new track and platform ...
International Railway Journal29m
Amtrak’s new Acela fleet to finally enter service
Passenger services with the first five of 28 NextGen Acela trains built by Alstom will commence on August 28, nearly four ...
Amtrak Virginia ridership increased exponentially this year. But is future growth in jeopardy?
Amtrak Virginia’s ridership numbers continue to show increases, according to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. Ending ...
Simon Wilson on MSN5h
28 Hours in Amtrak First Class – Was $1,000 Worth It? New York To Miami Trip
From the towering Empire State Building to sunny Miami, I spent 28 hours aboard Amtrak’s Silver Meteor in a private ...
Trek Trendy on MSN4h
Inside Amtrak’s Sleeper Train: 52 Hours from Chicago to San Francisco
Embark on a 52-hour journey aboard Amtrak’s sleeper train, traveling from Chicago to San Francisco. Experience the comfort, ...
Amtrak: New trains serving Wilmington capable of 160 mph with improved comfort
Amtrak's "NextGen Acela" trains are scheduled to debut from Boston to Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, including Wilmington.