WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 22, 2017, Amtrak recognized three individuals with its “Champion of the Rails” award. Given out annually as part of the President’s Service and Safety Awards,…
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PONTIAC, ILL. – Town officials were joined by state and Amtrak representatives on June 5, 2017, to dedicate a new $2.65 million station in Pontiac, Ill. Lincoln Service trains and the…
LAWRENCE, KAN., and WASHINGTON, D.C. – As May – National Historic Preservation Month – came to a close, local preservation organizations recognized projects at Amtrak-served stations in Lawrence, Kan., and…
RALEIGH, N.C. – Starting in early 2018, Amtrak customers traveling on the Carolinian (New York-Charlotte), Silver Star (New York-Raleigh-Miami) and Piedmont Service (Raleigh-Charlotte) will be greeted with a new multimodal transit center…
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – City and state leaders gathered at the Sacramento Valley Station on February 23, 2017, to celebrate completion of a two-year renovation of the 68,000-square foot structure, which…
PAOLI, PA. – On February 28, 2017, federal, state and local officials joined together with SEPTA, Amtrak and their honored guests to officially break ground on the Paoli Station Accessibility Improvements…
Watch this short video to learn how the Amtrak Downeaster benefits the communities it serves between Boston and Brunswick, Maine. With three stops in Massachusetts, three in New Hampshire and six in…
PHILADELPHIA – The William H. Gray III 30th Street Station District Plan has been honored with the architecture industry’s most prestigious award – a 2017 Institute Honor Award for Regional…
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