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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

FRA seeks to gauge performance, service of intercity passenger rail

The rule would define Amtrak on-time performance and would set forth a minimum on-time performance standard of 80%.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

Amtrak names new president/CEO

William J. Flynn succeeds Richard Anderson, who joined Amtrak as CEO in July 2017.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2020

Amtrak to begin high-speed testing of first trainset for new Acela fleet

Train to travel from New York to Colorado ahead of 2021 launch.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2020

DeMartino to manage Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner rail service

The former San Joaquin RTD CEO is now managing director of the Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2020

Amtrak, NJ Transit begin update of Penn Station ticket waiting area

Customers can expect new furniture and fixtures, including communal tables and seats with electrical and USB outlets.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2019

Amtrak to continue infrastructure renewal program at NY Penn Station

This round of renewal work will not require any reductions or modifications in service for Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

DeMartino steps down as CEO of San Joaquin RTD

Has accepted the position of managing director of rail agency that manages Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger rail service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Amtrak cites customer satisfaction, safety as factors for record ridership

This year, the agency became the first major U.S.-based railroad to implement a Safety Management System, a proactive approach to managing safety, resulting in significant improvement.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2019

N.Y.'s Transit Tech Lab looking to solve transportation challenges

With the first program proving to be so successful, other transportation providers including NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak are participating alongside the MTA this year.  

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Amtrak updates app by simplifying booking, travel management

Version 4.0’s updates enable customers to more effectively book, ticket, change, and monitor travel while they are on the go.

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