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Yet Another Record Year!

We achieved back-to-back all-time records in ridership and revenue all while making historic levels of investments to upgrade America’s trains, bridges, tunnels, tracks, signals and electric systems- bolstering America’s growing rail supply chain.

Latest Updates

B&P Tunnel “On Track” Newsletter Issue 10 – Summer 2026

July 17, 2026

B&P Tunnel “On Track” Newsletter Issue 10 – Summer 2026

B&P Tunnel “On Track” Newsletter Issue #10 – Summer 2026 Read the Full Newsletter Here The B&P Tunnel Replacement Program…

New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study

July 15, 2026

New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study

The New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study is an important opportunity to evaluate alternatives for preserving and improving Northeast...

Sixth Amtrak Cascades Airo Trainset Departs for Testing

July 13, 2026

Sixth Amtrak Cascades Airo Trainset Departs for Testing

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Amtrak Kicks Off New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study

July 7, 2026

Amtrak Kicks Off New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study

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NextGen Acela Fleet Continues to Grow

July 6, 2026

NextGen Acela Fleet Continues to Grow

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Joint Statement from Amtrak President Roger Harris and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri

June 26, 2026

Joint Statement from Amtrak President Roger Harris and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri

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Amtrak and Partners Open New Brattleboro Station with Platform Upgrades

June 24, 2026

Amtrak and Partners Open New Brattleboro Station with Platform Upgrades

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B&P Railroad Histories Initiative: Share Your Railroad History!

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…

Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners Sign Pre-Development Agreement for New York Penn Station Transformation Project

June 22, 2026

Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners Sign Pre-Development Agreement for New York Penn Station Transformation Project

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East River Tunnel Rehab Moves Closer to Service Restoration Following a Year of Progress

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…

Bringing the First Northeast Regional Airo Trainset to Life

June 16, 2026

Bringing the First Northeast Regional Airo Trainset to Life

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SRB Project Newsletter Issue 14 — June 2026

June 14, 2026

SRB Project Newsletter Issue 14 — June 2026

Susquehanna River Bridge Project Newsletter Issue #14 – June 2026 Read the Full Newsletter Here Home The Susquehanna River Bridge…

Amtrak Debuts North America’s First Passenger Rail Preclearance Facility

June 10, 2026

Amtrak Debuts North America’s First Passenger Rail Preclearance Facility

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HISTORIC AGAIN: President Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Amtrak, and Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar & Skanska) Unveil Design for Overhaul of New York Penn Station

June 8, 2026

HISTORIC AGAIN: President Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Amtrak, and Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar & Skanska) Unveil Design for Overhaul of New York Penn Station

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Amtrak Celebrates Upgrades at Iowa Stations

May 28, 2026

Amtrak Celebrates Upgrades at Iowa Stations

Customers benefit from $20 million in federal investments MT. PLEASANT and OTTUMWA, Iowa – Amtrak passengers have a more welcoming...

First Northeast Regional Airo Trainset Completes Manufacturing

May 28, 2026

First Northeast Regional Airo Trainset Completes Manufacturing

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Amtrak Advances Accessibility Improvements at Prince Station in West Virginia

May 27, 2026

Amtrak Advances Accessibility Improvements at Prince Station in West Virginia

Platform improvement work at the Prince, WV station (PRC) is currently underway as part of Amtrak’s ADA Stations Program. This...

PENN STATION UPDATE: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Amtrak Announce Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar and Skanska) as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation

May 20, 2026

PENN STATION UPDATE: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Amtrak Announce Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar and Skanska) as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation

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Borealis Carries More Than 416,000 at Second Anniversary

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...

One Trainset, Three Testing Stages, and a Big Step Forward for Amtrak Cascades

May 17, 2026

One Trainset, Three Testing Stages, and a Big Step Forward for Amtrak Cascades

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