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NewsOctober 29, 2021

Amtrak Debuts New Ticket Kiosks with National Rollout

The new Amtrak kiosk can be activated by touch, card swipe, barcode scan, or inserting a headset.

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NewsOctober 25, 2021

Amtrak, Penn Station to Break Ground for Baltimore Penn Station Redevelopment Project

Construction work is now underway for platform improvements, with the building renovations starting later this year. Construction will continue in phases to complete the station renovation and expansion over the next few years.

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NewsOctober 1, 2021

NTSB Calls for Railroads to Better Protect Rail Roadway Workers

The recommendation issued by the NTSB to the Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak addressed several safety issues.

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NewsAugust 13, 2021

Amtrak Announces Vaccine Mandate for Employees

The company announces all employees are required to be vaccinated along with other safety protocols.

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NewsJuly 7, 2021

Siemens to Supply Up To 83 Amtrak Railcars

The new fleet will offer modern rail amenities that better serve Amtrak customers.

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NewsJune 17, 2021

Amtrak Makes Major Customer Experience Investments in Comfort, Modernization

In all, more than 450 railcars will be refreshed over the next three years at an investment of $28 million, extending the useful life and modernizing cars that were delivered in the 1980s and 1990s.

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NewsJune 1, 2021

Hudson Tunnel Project Reaches Major Milestone

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, Port Authority, and the GDC are working with the other project proponents and partners, including the states of New York and New Jersey, to advance other components of the more encompassing Gateway Program.

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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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