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The report found that certain contracting activities generally worked well, but it also identified areas where weaknesses place Amtrak at greater risk of paying more than it ...
The project, which is on track to finish by 2026, is building the final link that will enable the new Hudson Tunnel to connect to New York Penn Station.
The repairs, in coordination with PennDOT, will help ensure the facility is in a state of good repair and includes replacing existing platforms and foundations and rehabilitating...
The nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility will help improve Amtrak service and support the introduction of new trains in the Pacific Northwest.
The service will offer morning and evening departures along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., and the cities of Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi...
A recent announcement by MTA Chairman Janno Lieber that the project beneficial use date will slip from late 2027 to some time in 2028 was disappointing.
Some critical details were missing from New York Sen. Chuck Schumer's announcement that he has secured $72 million from the United States Department of Transportation for various...
The appointment of MTA's LIRR Senior Vice President of Operations Robert Free as interim LIRR president by MTA Chairman Janno Lieber is a refreshing selection.
More details need to emerge concerning the scope of work, cost, budget, funding source and detailed timetable for construction of Governor Hochul's proposed $7 to 8 billion Penn...
History of improper infrastructure investment is depriving the nation of the safety, reliability and efficiency necessary to meet the needs of 21st century America.
The Borealis train saw ridership increase by 227 percent from May 2024 to April 2025 while Amtrak Virginia saw its highest ridership recorded for the month of April.
USDOT aims to improve the perception of public transit in Washington, D.C., as federal employees return to the office while the MTA has seen a decrease in crime on its subway...
The transition to zero-emission technology on the bus side is well documented, yet significant challenges remain for passenger rail agencies to make a similar net-zero transition...
Amtrak named Jennifer Mitchell as its executive vice president of strategy and planning, Spokane Transit Authority has promoted Brandon Rapez-Betty and Karl Otterstrom as interim...
Amtrak’s improvement project will restore passenger rail service along a corridor that has not been served since 2005 while its accessibility project improves safety for all customers...
Oct. 25, 2024
Amtrak, IndyGo, county of Maui Department of Transportation
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry. Amtrak has appointed Byl Herrmann as executive vice president and general counsel while the county of Maui Department...
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Amtrak, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, California Operation Lifesaver and Union Pacific Railroad are partnering to promote rail safety...
Schiavone Dragados Lane JV was awarded the $465.6-million tunnel contract that will see two 5,100-foot tunnels bored starting from the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.
FRA says walking away from the Texas Central Railway project at this time will allow Amtrak to focus on necessary improvements to deliver more reliability to its current riders...
The passenger information display system provides customers with real-time information on train arrivals, departures and track assignments in audible and visual formats.
The Skanska, Walsh and Herzog Joint Venture has been contracted to conduct pre-construction activities for the project and the contract with the AECOM and STV Joint Venture will...
The new bridge will replace the current 114-year-old swing bridge, which opens for maritime traffic and often has mechanical issues, resulting in service delays.
Since the joint effort to improve service reliability on the corridor was launched by the agencies in June, service quality has returned to typical levels.
The multi-year program will upgrade the electrification system along an 18-mile section of track between the Zoo Substation in Philadelphia and the Paoli Substation in Chester...
The new heavy maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard will help to improve the customer and employee experience by speeding up train maintenance and reducing turnaround times....
The upgraded King Street Yard will enable modern, more efficient maintenance practices and support the introduction of new, Amtrak Airo trains set to enter service in 2026 for...
According to the report, Amtrak is developing its management structure for the FDT program but initially did not have an effective structure or sufficient staff in place.
Through the new agreement, VPRA will have the ability to extend its state-supported Amtrak Virginia service to the New River Valley sooner and at a lower cost than originally ...
The center will provide two daily Amtrak Virginia roundtrips between the city of Newport News and Richmond and Alexandria, Va., Washington, D.C., and cities in the northeast....
The board is establishing the procedural schedule in anticipation of the end of the discovery period on Aug. 23, 2024, in the interest of advancing the proceeding.
The investments, a 109 percent increase from 2023’s summer infrastructure renewal work, are fundamental to improving service to support the railroad’s goal of doubling annual...
Bose and Culotta’s visit builds on ongoing work by Amtrak, NJ Transit and FRA in northeast states to tackle the prior service issues following NEC disruptions in New Jersey and...
The project will ensure continued connectivity along the Northeast Corridor while enabling plans to expand intercity passenger rail service in the region and across the U.S.
The renovations at Holdrege and Hastings stations is part of Amtrak’s commitment to creating safer, accessible facilities across the National Network through its Accessible Stations...
The execution of the joint action plan follows several major service disruptions in recent months, together with a variety of smaller incidents that have reduced reliability on...
The railroads will work in partnership with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and the project, which is scheduled to be completed in spring 2026, with Amtrak ...
The upgrades total $20.8 million and are part of Amtrak’s commitment to creating safer, more accessible facilities across its National Network through its ADA Stations Program...
The achievement was reached less than two years after construction began on the project, which will deliver a new, two-track, high-level, fixed-span bridge.
The Amtrak OIG report recognized the project remains on budget and on schedule but identified three areas including demand for track outages, differing information sharing expectations...
The railroad seeks partners to design, deploy and operate a fiber optics and wireless network that will work to improve onboard passenger Wi-Fi and network connectivity.
The report notes that historic levels of federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides significant opportunities for improving rail infrastructure, ...
OCTA, Metrolink and LOSSAN agreed service on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner can resume after 33 steel beams for the foundation of the containment wall at Mariposa Point were installed...
The new maintenance facility will speed train maintenance of many of Amtrak's Acela and northeast regional trains that operation in the Northeast Corridor.
The joint venture will provide project management support and construction management support for the project that will improve capacity, reliability and resiliency of commuter...
Located just south of Baltimore Penn Station, the new tunnel will serve electrified passenger trains with two parallel, single-track tunnel tubes and will support faster travel...
Improvements include a new 325-foot-long concrete platform that features additional lighting, guardrails and signage, as well as the creation of accessible pathways extending ...
Amtrak has contracted the Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to work on the construction of a new electrified tunnel through the Construction Manager At-Risk delivery method.
The project is part of Amtrak’s $150 million redevelopment of Baltimore Penn Station, which aims to improve customer experience and grow passenger rail.
The report regarding the status of STB’s settlement agreement to allow Amtrak to operate service in the Gulf Coast region is due Feb. 1, with a hearing scheduled for Feb. 14 to...
The project has an estimated capital construction value of $550 million, with major elements of the station restoration and renovation to include improving station operations ...
The project aims to reequip the fleet with a vehicle that meets current and future market expectations, improves customer experience, reimagines onboard accessibility and mobility...
The Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture was selected as the project's Construction Manager at Risk, while an AECOM-led team will support the final design and construction management...
The funding awarded will support 10 projects ready for construction throughout the U.S., as well as 69 corridors that have been identified for future passenger rail development...
In conjunction with NJ Transit, replacement of the Sawtooth Bridges is a key component of the Gateway Program to preserve and expand the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor...
The partnership will help to expand the existing codeshare program, allowing Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner ticket holders with origin and destination stations between...
The investment will overhaul infrastructure that outdates 99 percent of all living Americans by replacing or upgrading 12 major bridges and tunnels that are more than 100 years...
The new route will connect to the New Orleans to Mobile corridor projected to open in 2024; the service could start as early as 2027 and the planned route is scheduled to take...
The trains are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility; the production of the trains are seeing more than 3,500 parts manufactured by nearly 100 suppliers in 31 states, as well...
The funding comes from FRA’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant; The Doran Street crossing has one of the highest numbers of safety-related incidents involving vehicles, bicycles...
Amtrak OIG identified a lack of a validated computer model to support trainset testing and an incomplete schedule of addressing vehicle defects as two reasons for the delays of...
Compared to fossil diesel, renewable diesel significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 631 percent throughout its lifecycle, providing a steep increase to ...
Upgrades include a new platform, heated shelter building, ramp, guardrails, signage, lighting, passenger drop off aisle and upgrades to the parking lot in accordance with the ...
The funding is through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and marks the largest amount ever awarded for rail safety and rail supply chain upgrades through the CRISI program...
The $1.4 million project featured the installation of a new platform, along with ramps, new signage, better lighting and guardrails, as well as a new connection to the public ...
The Operation Clear Track initiative takes place during Rail Safety Week; both campaigns raise awareness about the importance of making safe choices near railroad tracks and crossings...
Hamlisch will be responsible for corporate marketing, sales distribution, network and consist planning, market research and pricing and revenue management for the NEC, State Supported...
The projects include service between New Orleans and Mobile Ala., fixing the Bonnet Carre spillway bridge in Baton Rouge, La., and passenger rail service routes connecting New...
Amtrak is looking to give back to the community by supporting non-profit organizations committed to the communities served by the agency across the country.
The new EV will be replacing a diesel-powered bus to provide additional connectivity beyond the morning and evening train service between Seattle and Bellingham.
The Amtrak study focused on building a better understanding of America’s interest in intercity passenger rail service; findings show consistent support for passenger rail across...
The program will invest nearly $1.1 billion in regional rail infrastructure, upgrade Chicago’s Union Station and improve performance and reduce delays while strengthening the ...
The 2022 Missouri accident was caused by human error with the steep road grade at a crossing being a contributing factor, while the 2021 Montana accident was caused by poor track...
Amtrak has invested $770 million since 2011 on the projects, which include repairs and upgrades to platforms, ramps and sidewalks, renovations to entranceways and restrooms.
The improvements include replacing 40 track switches throughout New York and Mid-Atlantic regions, updating 25 miles of track in the Mid-Atlantic Region and completing more than...
Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Amtrak’s facilities upgrade program will prepare more than 20 sites around the country for new trainsets scheduled to enter...
