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  • Aug 14, Amtrak (USA): History, Routes, Ridership, Fleet & The National Network
  • Aug 14, Amtrak Unique Trainsets: TurboTrain, Turboliner, Metroliner & More
  • Amtrak recieves $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Amtrak (USA): History, Routes, Ridership, Fleet & The National Network

Amtrak history and network—Railpax 1970, May 1 1971 startup, Northeast Corridor and long-distance trains, ridership through FY2025 records, Superliners to NextGen Acela and Airo, A...

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Amtrak Unique Trainsets: TurboTrain, Turboliner, Metroliner & More

Amtrak’s distinctive trainsets—United Aircraft TurboTrain, French RTG and Rohr RTL Turboliners, German ICE and Swedish X2000 tests, and Budd Metroliners on the Northeast Corridor.

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planetizen.com /3 weeks ago

Amtrak recieves $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement

Amtrak recieves $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement Christine McLaren Sun, 08/16/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image...

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Amtrak Ridership by Year (1971–2025): Passengers, Miles & Revenue

Amtrak fiscal-year ridership tables 1971–2019 from American-Rails.com research, plus FY2024–FY2025 record years from Amtrak public reports.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jul 20, Amtrak’s Auto Train – Complete 2026 Passenger Guide

This 2026 guide covers how the service works, what the ride is like, practical tips for vehicle loading, and who should choose the Auto Train over flying or driving the whole way.

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Amtrak makes over 160 stations fully accessible

Amtrak makes over 160 stations fully accessible Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/28/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Amtrak expands $10 'Night Owl Fares' on Northeast Corridor

Amtrak expands $10 'Night Owl Fares' on Northeast Corridor Diana Ionescu Sun, 07/19/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Captio...

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Amtrak Locomotive Roster: Historical & Current Power

Amtrak motive power—heritage E/F/SDP40F/F40/Genesis roster research plus mid-2020s ALC-42 Chargers, state SC-44s, ACS-64 electrics, NextGen Acela, and Airo ALC-42E dual-modes.

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chriscruises.com /1 week ago

Historic Federal Grants Power Modern American Rail

Passenger rail travel across the United States is accelerating into an ambitious era of growth and modernization. The United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Rai...

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planetizen.com /2 weeks ago

Washington and Oregon receive first new Amtrak trains in decades

Washington and Oregon receive first new Amtrak trains in decades Zachary Whalen Wed, 08/26/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Old Caltrain Locomotives Find New Life on Amtrak

Some of Caltrain's F40 locomotives escape the scrapper, pull (or push) trains between San Jose and Sacramento. That should mean more frequent, more reliable service on Amtrak

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planetizen.com /3 weeks ago

Lost lines: Amtrak's discontinued and defunct named trains

Lost lines: Amtrak's discontinued and defunct named trains Christine McLaren Sun, 08/16/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Ca...

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usa.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Wednesday’s Headlines Ride in Style

Amtrak's new trains sound like a win-win for passengers and the environment.

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american-rails.com /4 weeks ago

Aug 11, New York -- Dinner Train -- Rides In The Adirondacks

Operating over a restored segment of the former New York Central’s Adirondack Division, the Adirondack Railroad has steadily rebuilt both track and public interest in passenger rai...

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grist.org /3 weeks ago

All aboard Amtrak’s sleeker, cleaner new trains

The $8-billion Airo fleet promises cleaner, more reliable service as passenger rail enjoys record ridership — and faces an uncertain future in Washington.

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Discontinued Amtrak Trains: Lost Named Services & Routes

List of discontinued Amtrak and Amtrak-era named trains—Broadway Limited, Floridian, Pioneer, Desert Wind, Metroliners, North Coast Hiawatha, and dozens more with route and date no...

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seattletransitblog.com /3 days ago

Sunday Movie: The Amtrak Compromise

The transcontinental railroad, explained. (Daniel Steiner) Why Amtrak’s long-distance trains exist. With a trip on the Empire Builder to Seattle. (The Flying Moose) Where are Ameri...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jul 26, Tickets on Sale for Amtrak Trains to the Great New York State Fair

Governor Kathy Hochul, Amtrak, and the New York State Department of Transportation announced July 22 that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to the 2026 Great New Yor...

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 15, Amtrak's Testbed French-Built CC 21003, X996

Amtrak X996 (SNCF CC 21003), the “French Fry,” was a dual-voltage Alsthom “Nez Cassé” (broken-nose) Co-Co electric locomotive tested on the Northeast Corridor in 1977.

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

Amtrak Celebrates Departure of Sixth Cascades Airo Trainset

Amtrak has announced that the sixth Cascades Airo trainset will soon arrive for testing in the east on its journey toward the Pacific Northwest. The train’s departure puts Amtrak j...

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goodgoodgood.co /2 weeks ago

Amtrak's sleeker, cleaner new trains are pulling into the station this fall

The $8-billion Airo fleet promises cleaner, more reliable service as passenger rail enjoys record ridership.

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Rail Tours (USA & Canada): Luxury Trains, Cruise Trains & History

North American rail tours explained—luxury multi-day trains vs Amtrak packages vs tourist excursions. Rocky Mountaineer, Chepe Express, historic AOE, New River Train, and directory...

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rtands.com /2 weeks ago

Amtrak: D.C. ‘First Street Tunnel’ Upgrade Set for October

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak’s First Street Tunnel upgrade project, just south of Washington Union Station, will temporarily disrupt service to and from Virginia this fall.   The serv...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Texas DOT renews call for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio

Texas DOT renews call for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio Diana Ionescu Sun, 07/12/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary...

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