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.

Expanding service in New York State by extending select Northeast Regional trips eastward to Ronkonkoma

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

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

Federal funding received and project kickoff in early Calendar Year 2025

Creating a new, more direct corridor between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA at speeds up to 110 miles-per-hour
December 19, 2025
The post Building the Future of American Passenger Rail appeared first on Amtrak Media.

December 18, 2025
The project remains on schedule for train service to resume in the fully rehabilitated Line 2 tunnel in July 2026.

November 6, 2025
The post Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on Southampton Rail Yard Modernization Project in Boston appeared first on Amtrak Media.
October 22, 2025
The post From Pueblo to the Northeast: Airo Fleet Moves Toward Debut appeared first on Amtrak Media.
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