New Era
Service Projects
More Americans than ever are choosing Amtrak for their personal and business trips. In Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), Amtrak ridership reached a historic high of 32.8 million customers, reflecting the nation’s growing demand for passenger rail service.


Daily Cardinal
Bringing more service to cities including Chicago, Cincinnati, Washington, and New York, seven days a week

Daily Sunset Limited
Bringing more service to New Orleans, San Antonio, Tucson, and Los Angeles, seven days a week

Hiawatha West
Enhancing the customer experience by introducing new trains with a focus on safety, passenger comfort and reliability

New Haven to Providence Study
Federal funding received and project kickoff in early Calendar Year 2025

S Line
Creating a new, more direct corridor between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA at speeds up to 110 miles-per-hour
Latest Updates

June 23, 2026
B&P Railroad Histories Initiative: Share Your Railroad History!
B&P Railroad Histories Initiative Amtrak is gathering community stories and historic photos for a future display in the new West…

June 18, 2026
East River Tunnel Rehab Moves Closer to Service Restoration Following a Year of Progress
The ERT Rehab Project has entered its most critical phase as crews advance toward restoring service in the first tunnel…
June 10, 2026
Amtrak Debuts North America’s First Passenger Rail Preclearance Facility
The post Amtrak Debuts North America’s First Passenger Rail Preclearance Facility appeared first on Amtrak Media.
May 18, 2026
Borealis Carries More Than 416,000 at Second Anniversary
Total Amtrak Twin Cities – Chicago ridership up 27 percent in two years ST. PAUL, Minn., and CHICAGO –BorealisSM train...
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