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Workers replacing tracks along Amtrak's Harrisburg line.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 10, 2024

Amtrak Line Renewal Ahead of Schedule

The Harrisburg Line track renewal project in Pennsylvania is going strong, allowing for the line to be reopened two weeks earlier than predicted.

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The groundbreaking ceremony at Amtrack's Philadelphia maintenance facility.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2024

Amtrak, Partners Break Ground on Train Maintenance Facility

Amtrak’s new Philadelphia based train maintenance facility will advance their new era of rail and support modern, state-of-the-art trains.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Amtrak Works to Enhance Northeast Corridor Service

Amtrak is investing $260 million for track infrastructure improvements during the summer months, along with other ongoing work.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2024

Feds Visit Key Northeast Corridor Inspection Sites

FRA Administrator Amit Bose and FTA Regional Administrator Michael Culotta joined Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT personnel to see inspections underway along the NEC to investigate recent service disruptions on the corridor.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 15, 2024

Feds Make $2B Available for Northeast Corridor Improvements

After decades of federal underinvestment, funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law finally has the Northeast Corridor on track to meet the needs of 21st century travelers and commuters.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2024

Amtrak Releases RFI for Next Phase of Zero-Emissions

The step marks progress toward the company’s long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2024

Amtrak Awards Contract for Upgrades in Philadelphia

Herzog Contracting Corp. was selected to design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility at Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 6, 2024

The Intercity Bus Industry Will Have A Full Recovery by 2026, DePaul Study Predicts

Back on the Bus indicates traffic is on an upward trajectory almost everywhere, despite the limited amount of service provided by legacy bus lines, such as Greyhound, various Trailways brands, and many of their partners, on many routes.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 18, 2023

Biden Administration Marks 2nd Anniversary of IIJA

To date, the Administration has announced nearly $400 billion in IIJA funding, including over 40,000 specific projects and awards, across over 4,500 communities in all 50 states, D.C., the territories, and for Tribes.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Amtrak Continues NEC Track Work

While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.

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