I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak in one year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

In 2024, I took 53 trips on Amtrak trains. I always pack a bag with snacks, noise-cancelling headphones, charging cords, ...

Amtrak’s new trains are arriving soon. Here’s what to expect

Amtrak hopes its $8 billion project attracts more customers to a comfortable and accessible age of rail travel.

Amtrak adding over 80 new trains in massive overhaul of fleet as travelers react

Amtrak unveils new Airo trains this summer, marking the largest fleet replacement since 1971. The $8 billion modernization ...

Southern California rail service canceled for one weekend due to construction

Amtrak will be closing over 350 miles of Southern California railroad service on March 7-8 to complete critical track ...

Amtrak Is Revamping Its Run-Down Fleet. Check Out the New Trains.

Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming ...
Mass Transit

Amtrak introduces revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy

Under the plan, all long-distance routes will transition to a universal single-level fleet, replacing the mix of bi-level and single-level equipment.

Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in the Northwest

Amtrak is rolling out a fleet of fancy new trains, and Oregon riders at the front of the line to try them out. The rail company gave a first look at its new Airo class trains at a media event Tuesday ...
Railway Age

Passenger Rail News: Amtrak, SEPTA

Amtrak revises its long-distance fleet replacement strategy. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) ...