Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

The 4G upgrade is already complete on Acela Express and the California-supported Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquin services, and will be rolled out to all remaining Wi-Fi-equipped Amtrak trains by late summer, including the Northeast Regional.

The first units of the $466 million order, to be used in the northeast, will be field tested this summer for entry into revenue service in the fall.

To celebrate, President/CEO Joe Boardman released a statement lauding the rail service's success.

Starting Oct. 1, the federal government will stop subsidizing trips within 750 miles, which would affect the Hoosier State service, expected to cost the state $4 million a year if it stepped in.

Two men who were arrested in Montreal and Toronto were targeting an Amtrak passenger train heading north to Canada out of New York's Penn Station. Once the train had passed into Canada, the attack was to commence

Decision made to close services made following chaotic night, ending with one Boston Marathon bombing suspect killed and another still on the run. An MBTA transit officer was among those shot by the suspects.

Will help increase operating speeds, improve long-term reliability, and lower maintenance costs for both freight and passenger service in the area.

Was the single best month ever in the history of the service. October, December and January each set individual monthly records as well.

Activities at Washington Union Station will feature daily event offerings to include exhibits and activities such as an alternative energy show, a youth art contest and the NASA Earth Tent. Events are free and open to all ages.

Also asks feds for $2.065 billion in capital support and $212 million for debt service.