NEW YORK – On January 1, 2021, Amtrak, in partnership with Empire State Development (State of New York), expanded its footprint in New York City with the opening of the…
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BRATTLEBORO, VT – Amtrak announced on Nov. 19, 2020, that it is in discussions with the Town of Brattleboro, NECR Railroad and the State of Vermont on its proposal for…
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – On July 21, 2020, officials representing Amtrak, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the City of…
NEW YORK – Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have completed the first phase of the Ticketed Waiting Area refresh at New York Penn Station and have opened the space for customers…
CHICAGO – Amtrak efforts to improve safety and the customer experience at historic Chicago Union Station recently garnered a handful of architecture and engineering awards. These honors recognize the company’s stewardship…
PAOLI, PA. – On Sept. 23, 2019, federal, state and local officials joined together with SEPTA, Amtrak and their honored guests to officially announce the completion of the Paoli Station…
The New York Times recently published an article chronicling the lives of seven Midwestern communities and their train stations, including Cincinnati Union Terminal and Kansas City Union Station, which were transformed…
RICHMOND, VA – Amtrak, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted a ceremony on June 28, 2018, to celebrate completion…
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Coinciding with the April 2, 2018, launch of new early morning Pacific Surfliner service between Los Angeles and Goleta, the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District introduced connecting…
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – On Feb. 23, 2018, as a large crowd looked on, local and regional officials stood beneath a colorful balloon arch to cut the ribbon on the new…
Amtrak established the Great American Stations Project in 2006 to educate communities on the benefits of redeveloping train stations, offer tools to community leaders to preserve their stations, and provide the appropriate Amtrak resources.
Amtrak is setting a new standard for travel. To simplify and safeguard the travel experience, new cleaning and convenience measures are part of every customer’s contactless journey – from booking to arrival. Leveraging a medical director and public health and safety team, we are committed to operating a safe, environmentally efficient and fiscally responsible business. Book travel, check train status, access your eTicket and more through the