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NewsMarch 11, 2021

Amtrak to Restore Daily Long-Distance Train Service

Service will be restored for 12 long-distance routes starting in May, and hundreds of furloughed employees will be called back to work.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

Amtrak Adds New Digital Payment Options

Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are now available when checking out on the Amtrak mobile app and website, offering users an alternative to traditional credit and debit card payments.

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NewsDecember 1, 2020

Amtrak Wins Metrolink Operations Contract

As part of the contract, Amtrak will provide and manage engineers and conductors to operate Metrolink trains, playing a significant role in safety and customer service.

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NewsNovember 19, 2020

NJ TRANSIT, MTA, Port Authority, Amtrak, and SEPTA Launch Regional ‘Mask Force’

The partnership builds upon regional transit operators’ comprehensive efforts to keep customers and employees healthy and safe throughout the pandemic.

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NewsNovember 16, 2020

FRA Rule Establishes Metrics to Measure Intercity Passenger Rail Performance, Service Quality

The final rule requires Amtrak and its host railroads to certify Amtrak schedules, and sets an on-time performance minimum standard of 80% for any two consecutive calendar quarters.

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NewsOctober 27, 2020

Amtrak to Add Vehicle, Track Monitoring System

Incorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors, the rMetrix-A system effectively and efficiently assesses ride quality, comfort, and safety.

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NewsOctober 9, 2020

Amtrak Seeks $4.857B to Avoid Additional Service, Employment Cuts

The company’s FY 2021 ridership and revenue are forecasted to improve to about 40% of pre-COVID levels, which is less than anticipated.

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NewsAugust 12, 2020

Amtrak Updates Tech to Provide Real-Time Look at Train Capacity

Version 4.1 of the Amtrak app delivers significant enhancements to meet customers’ needs, including new initiatives to support personal safety, contact-free travel, and promote physical distancing.

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NewsJuly 2, 2020

APTA's Skoutelas Praises House Passage of INVEST Act

H.R. 2 makes critical investments to surface transportation infrastructure, including $105 billion for public transportation and $60 billion for commuter rail, Amtrak, and other high-performance rail.

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VideosJune 11, 2020

Amtrak’s award-winning Pacific Surfliner 'Hug the Coast' campaign

LOSSAN, which oversees the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, was honored alongside its video marketing partner, GOAL Productions, at the 41st Annual Telly Awards.

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