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Amtrak customers now benefit from more flexible and affordable fares

WIL BALDWIN October 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Based on extensive customer research, and in an effort to better meet customer needs, Amtrak has introduced a new, simplified fare structure with more flexible and affordable options. The simpler fare structure…

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Amtrak Airo Trainsets Ordered to Meet Surging Demand

WIL BALDWIN August 22, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Amtrak executed a contract option to order 10 additional Amtrak Airo trainsets as demand for passenger rail travel exceeds expectations. This brings the total contract order to 83 trainsets. The first Amtrak Airo trainset is scheduled…

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Alstom to supply 60 single level coach cars to the Connecticut Department of Transportation

WIL BALDWIN August 10, 2023

August 9, 2023 – Alstom (OTC: ALSMY)and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) confirmed an order for 60 single-level rail coach cars valued at approximately €285 million (approximately USD $315 million) with options to build an additional 313 cars,…

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Texas Central and Amtrak Seek to Explore High-Speed Rail Service Opportunities

WIL BALDWIN August 9, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Texas Central Partners (“Texas Central”) and Amtrak are seeking opportunities to advance planning and analysis work associated with the proposed Dallas-Houston 205-mph high-speed rail project to further determine its viability. Amtrak has cooperated…

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Data Finds Overwhelming Support for Passenger Rail in America

WIL BALDWIN August 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia – Amtrak published survey findings today that demonstrate strong support from American voters for continued passenger rail investments, including infrastructure renewal and service expansion. Conducted by the Mellman Group and commissioned…

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Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn’s Message on Empire Builder Train Derailment in Montana

WIL BALDWIN September 26, 2021

We are in mourning today for the people who lost their lives due to the derailment of the Empire Builder train Saturday, near Joplin, Montana, on the BNSF Railway, as well as the many others who were…

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CSX Files Expanded Application to Acquire Pan Am Railways

WIL BALDWIN July 7, 2021

CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) has announced that it submitted an amended and supplemented application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) as part of the previously announced agreement to acquire New England’s Pan Am Railway’s Inc.…

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Amtrak Releasing Six 50th Anniversary Commemorative Painted Locomotives

WIL BALDWIN March 17, 2021

Amtrak fans across the country may soon spot a few freshly painted locomotives featuring new anniversary logos rolling down the tracks as America’s Railroad® celebrates 50 years of service this year. The first of six different…

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Stadler Wins Tender to Deliver 59 Trains to Spanish State-Owned Rail Operator RENFE

WIL BALDWIN March 9, 2021

The Spanish state-owned rail operator RENFE has awarded Stadler a contract to deliver 59 commuter trains, which also includes the spare parts and maintenance for 15 years. This award is one of the batches in…

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Amtrak Expands Carry-On Pet Program to Weekday Acela Trains

WIL BALDWIN March 3, 2021

WASHINGTON – Amtrak announced today the expansion of its pet program allowing customers to travel with their dogs and cats up to 20 pounds onboard weekday Acela trains for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Previously available for only…