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Celebrating 40 years of dedicated service as America's Railroad, Amtrak is the nation's intercity passenger rail provider and its only high-speed rail operator. A record 28.7 million passengers traveled on Amtrak in FY 2010 on more than 300 daily trains - at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph) - that connect 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian Provinces. Amtrak operates trains in partnership with 15 states and four commuter rail agencies. Amtrak also is a strong financial performer achieving an 85 percent cost-recovery ratio in FY 2010. Enjoy the journey at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.

Press Releases

The projects will support new Airo trains arriving on more than a dozen routes over the coming years.
Aug. 20, 2025
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 ...
July 7, 2025
The $160 million project will expand transit and airport access for historically underserved areas of Newark and Elizabeth, N.J.
June 16, 2025
The Heartland Flyer service is operated in partnership with TxDOT and ODOT and has been in service for more than 25 years.
June 6, 2025
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2012: East River Tunnel inundated with saltwater during Superstorm Sandy.
The project will restore the two tunnel tubes damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
May 29, 2025
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.
May 21, 2025
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...
May 19, 2025
The nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility will help improve Amtrak service and support the introduction of new trains in the Pacific Northwest.
May 12, 2025
When completed, the New River Valley Rail Project will allow for the VPRA to extends its Amtrak Virginia service from Roanoke to Christiansburg, Va.
April 28, 2025
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...
April 25, 2025

Videos

Carrying 50 Million Passengers Requires Serious Muscle
Nov. 26, 2018
Traveling these days can be complicated with all the rules, restrictions, additional fees, and shrinking leg room — but it doesn’t have to be.
Sept. 14, 2017
In their own words, the 2015 Top 40 Under 40 talk about a specific experience that led them to where they are today.
Sept. 18, 2015
At Amtrak, we pride ourselves on being America's Railroad, and we're ready to take that commitment one step farther.
June 26, 2013
Join Amtrak on May 11, 2013 at the sixth annual National Train Day to show that trains matter to you, your town and your community.
March 20, 2013
Carrying 50 Million Passengers Requires Serious Muscle
Aug. 27, 2012

Blogs

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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.
Nov. 29, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
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...
Nov. 22, 2024
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.
Sept. 29, 2023
Don't be surprised to wait until 2028 or 2029 before boarding the first Metro-North New Haven branch Bronx East train to Penn Station.
Aug. 18, 2023
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...
Aug. 4, 2023
The FTA funding is still not secured for the Gateway Tunnel Phase One project.
July 21, 2023
History of improper infrastructure investment is depriving the nation of the safety, reliability and efficiency necessary to meet the needs of 21st century America.
May 21, 2021
Amtrak’s national state-supported route policies must be reformed to unlock the potential of state-supported intercity rail in the United States.
Oct. 29, 2020

News

The agreement covers Amtrak service on CN's Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western lines, including a revised performance payment system and new grade crossing safety technology...
Sept. 17, 2026
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An Amtrak car is pictured from the side bearing the logo.
The committee will work to expand passenger rail service and advance corridor development.
Sept. 2, 2026
The upgrades include new maintenance, cleaning and storage spaces and a reconfiguration of employee workspaces.
Aug. 31, 2026
The funding transfer allows the service to continue through 2027-2028 budget discussions.
Aug. 26, 2026
The East River Tunnel opened in 1910, and two of the four tubes required significant repairs and comprehensive reconstruction following damage caused by floodwaters that entered...
Aug. 18, 2026
The funding will support 41 rail projects in 23 states across the U.S. to enhance safety, upgrade critical infrastructure and purchase new trainsets for Amtrak.
Aug. 17, 2026
The upgrades include level boarding platforms, improved shelters and more accessible paths of travel.
Aug. 7, 2026
The agency is looking to modernize and transform its structure for better operating performance.
Aug. 3, 2026
Skanska will perform the bridge rehabilitation work, and LiRo-Hill will provide project oversight and support throughout construction.
July 31, 2026
Construction crews continue utility, bridge and site work as the first of two tunnel boring machines moves toward launch.
July 29, 2026

Articles

The House T&I Committee’s bill for surface transportation reauthorization advanced out of committee, setting the stage for what's to come with passenger rail programs.
June 3, 2026
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Washington Union Station on a sunny day.
USDOT has launched the Penn State Transformation Project and is taking back management of Washington Union Station.
Aug. 28, 2025
The NextGen Acela high-speed trains are set to begin service on Aug. 28 while Amtrak has also added a new track and platform at Washington Union Station.
Aug. 8, 2025
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Aug. 1, 2025
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
Amtrak Virginia train.
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.
May 22, 2025
In a statement released March 19, Gardner said he was leaving to help ensure the current administration maintains its confidence in the rail company.
March 20, 2025
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...
March 11, 2025
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...
Feb. 18, 2025
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...
Dec. 2, 2024
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

Additional content from Amtrak

The report examines previous issues with the NextGen Acela, Airo and long-distance fleet programs to inform future rolling stock procurements.
July 21, 2026
The study will examine new alignments, upgrades to existing rail lines and capital investments to improve operations across the Northeast Corridor.
July 8, 2026
Under the proposal from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Ewers and WisDOT, the Amtrak Hiawatha train service would expand into Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha counties.
June 30, 2026
The upgrade brings a level boarding platform, ADA accessible platform access ramps and other improvements for waiting passengers.
June 25, 2026
During the PDA phase, Amtrak and PTP will finalize the project’s design and gather stakeholder input.
June 23, 2026
The completed station will reduce congestion, eliminate dead ends, improve visibility and expand waiting areas throughout the station.
June 10, 2026
Alstom will construct a new maintenance facility at the site that will be large enough to service two trainsets at a time, along with a third outdoor track for storage.
June 8, 2026
The $20 million in upgrades to enhance the passenger experience include a level surface for wheeled mobility device, stroller and rolling luggage users.
May 29, 2026
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
May 22, 2026
The trainset is the first of eight to be delivered for the Cascades line.
May 19, 2026
The expansion will last from June 15 to July 12, adding stock to both daily roundtrips between St. Louis and Kansas City to increase capacity of each train by 25%.
May 5, 2026
The company plans to announce the selected supplier by the end of 2027 following an extensive evaluation.
April 16, 2026