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August 10, 2023 | High-speed

Amtrak and Texas Central seek federal funding for Dallas - Houston high-speed line

Passenger operator considering partnership with Texas Central.

August 8, 2023 | North America

$US 873m of federal funding sought to support Chicago upgrades

Improvements to Chicago Union Station, and infrastructure in Chicago and Michigan, proposed in Chicago Hub Improvement Programme.

June 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak finally reaches 177km/h on Chicago - St Louis route

Completion of line upgrade will cut Chicago - St Louis journey times.

June 8, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak seeks FRA Grants for NEC and long distance upgrades

NEC project applications are worth a combined $US 7.3bn while the proposed long-distance schemes are worth $US 716m.

April 25, 2023 | Track

Study explores Scranton - New York City passenger service revival

Upgrading 95.6km route is estimated to cost $US 100-175m, with $US 70m-90m for new trains.

April 17, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Maryland looks to create regional Marc network

Commuter network would be extended to Delaware and Virginia.

April 12, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to resume fully in Southern California after six-month suspension

Work has been completed to tackle coastal erosion and shifting alignment at San Clemente.

March 22, 2023 | Passenger

Amtrak’s New York - Montreal Adirondack to resume

International service was suspended for three years during Covid-19 pandemic.

March 13, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak begins $US 6bn Baltimore & Potomac tunnel replacement programme

The tunnel is nearly 150 years-old and is the oldest on the Amtrak network.

January 27, 2023 | Rolling stock

Amtrak plans new overnight train fleet

US operator says 10 potential manufacturers have responded to its RFI request.

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