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September 27, 2021 | Main line

Three dead and 50 injured in Amtrak derailment in Montana

The Empire Builder train was travelling from Chicago to Seattle and Portland derailed near Joplin, Montana.

September 2, 2021 | Main line

Amtrak’s plan to connect US

50 years since Amtrak was founded, the United States’ federally owned passenger operator is arguably at the most exciting juncture in its history. William Flynn, Amtrak president and CEO, presents the company’s ambitious plans for growth and development to Kevin Smith.

August 9, 2021 | News

STB to consider Amtrak case for Gulf Coast service

Surface Transportation Board rules Amtrak’s plans for passenger service is ‘ripe for adjudication’.

July 8, 2021 | Fleet

Siemens to build 73 trains for Amtrak including first battery-hybrid  

Amtrak believes the new trains will add extra 1.5 million passengers annually.  

June 28, 2021 | Policy

US Senate reaches compromise over Biden infrastructure plan

Transport is set to receive $US 312bn and transit $US 49bn but bipartisan deal relies on Republicans backing American Families Plan.

June 19, 2021 | Fleet

Amtrak shows off refreshed interiors and new locomotive

The first refurbished coaches will enter service later this summer.

June 4, 2021 | Fleet

New Amtrak Acela fleet introduction delayed

The delay was caused by technical glitches and Covid-19 related supply chain problems.

May 28, 2021 | Infrastructure

US Gateway Hudson tunnel project achieves milestone

A second Hudson River tunnel has come a step closer to reality on the busy New York - Newark section of the Northeast Corridor.

April 22, 2021 | Fleet

Amtrak selects Siemens for bi-mode inter-city train contract

Siemens will supply 83 trains to replace legacy fleets.

April 21, 2021 | Infrastructure

Brightline CEO confirms Las Vegas construction in 2021

Amtrak is also considering constructing a line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

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