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Trump budget calls for 25% cut in Amtrak Northeast Corridor funding (updated)
Funding for Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor would be cut from $1.14 billion to $850 million — a 25% decrease — under President ...
Map Shows States With the Most Amtrak Services
Amtrak is the largest high-speed rail provider in the United States, carrying over 30 million passengers annually. It is ...
Noisy progress: First phase at entrance to new Gateway rail tunnel wraps up
The $41.1 million Tonnelle Avenue project included relocating utilities and building an overpass to allow the trains to pass underneath Tonnelle ...
Train Service Is Largely Restored Between New York and New Haven After Outages
A downed power line in Connecticut left about 1,000 passengers stuck on the tracks and caused delays on Thursday night.
Close the Paoli/Thorndale line? Many say SEPTA is using the threat as leverage.
Another variant concerns the Chestnut Hill West line. It stops in Chestnut Hill, West Mount Airy, and Germantown, city neighborhoods with histories of organized political activism and protest. The ...
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Amtrak’s first-ever one-seat train will connect Long Island to the rest of civilization
Long Islanders may finally get a direct train to D.C.—no Penn Station chaos required ...
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NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events
The transit system is working with Amtrak to ensure trains run smoothly. NJ Transit is also adding new train cars and buses ...
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Editor's Notebook: Amtrak’s expanding, but can funding keep up?
With infrastructure projects underway and expansion plans in motion, Amtrak faces a critical need for sustainable investment.