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An Amtrak Acela train at New York Penn Station

News•Staff•March 24, 2026

Transportation Secretary Duffy, Amtrak Announce Progress on New York Penn Station Project

As part of the contract, the AECOM-LiRo NYPennT Joint Venture will work with Amtrak and the selected Master Developer to completely transform Penn Station, improving safety and operational efficiency, making the system more family-friendly, accommodating increased train and passenger capacity, and delivering a world-class experience to its growing passenger base, according to Amtrak officials.

News•News/Media Release•March 17, 2026

Amtrak Announces Community Grants for Projects Near Baltimore’s New Frederick Douglass Tunnel

Amtrak will open grant applications March 23 for community projects near the Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore as part of a $50 million investment tied to the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.

News•Staff•March 16, 2026

Amtrak Marks Restoration of Two South Carolina Stations

The Denmark Station $2.3 million construction investment project includes a new 280-foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above the top of rail, for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children and much more.

A view looking down the rail across the new Portal North Bridge.

News•Staff and News Reports•March 13, 2026

NJ Transit, Amtrak Prepare to Open First Track on New Portal North Bridge

The new bridge will begin carrying passenger trains on March 16, replacing a 116-year-old swing bridge that has long caused delays.

News•Staff•February 26, 2026

Amtrak Sets New Course for Long-Distance Fleet Renewal

Under the plan, all long-distance routes will transition to a universal single-level fleet, replacing today’s mix of bi-level and single-level equipment.

News•Staff•November 20, 2025

California's Oceanside City Council Greenlights Next Phase of Transit Center Redevelopment Project

The Oceanside Transit Center Redevelopment Project is managed by Toll Brothers Apartment Living, which will oversee construction and property management of the site after completion.

The California Zephyr train running during spring time.

News•News/Media Release•November 19, 2025

Amtrak Sets New Ridership and Revenue Records in FY25

With 34.5 million trips and $2.7 billion in ticket revenue, Amtrak reports its strongest year yet, driven by service improvements, new routes, and major capital investments.

News•Staff•November 13, 2025

Virginia Breaks Ground on Rail Projects in Alexandria

The projects, all designed to increase rail capacity for both passenger and freight services, will also enhance safety for the neighboring community.

Five people in business attire lined up shoveling dirt.

News•Staff•November 10, 2025

Amtrak Breaks Ground on Multiple Yard Modernization Projects

New maintenance facilities and other yard upgrades will support state-of-the-art Airo trains set to enter service in 2027.

A graphic with white text reading "USDOT, Amtrack Advance Penn Station Transformation With Key Project Milestones."

News•News/Media Release•October 31, 2025

USDOT, Amtrak Advance Penn Station Transformation with Key Project Milestones

Key milestones are being hit to keep the Penn Station Transformation Project on track for a 2027 groundbreaking.

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