METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffJune 26, 2013

Amtrak completes bridge replacement project

The three-year Niantic River Bridge Replacement Project provides improved operational reliability for rail passengers along the Northeast Corridor with increased train speeds, less disruption to the boating community and expanded beach access to area residents.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 13, 2013

Amtrak hires gourmet chefs to upgrade menus

Some of the most accomplished chefs in the country come together to brainstorm hipper more healthful dishes for the rail service.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 12, 2013

Amtrak chief: Reduced NEC investment having negative results

Joseph Boardman said the federal government's de-capitalization of NEC assets leads to rapidly increasing degradation of ride quality, reliability and the ability to support major improvement projects.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 6, 2013

Sen. Frank Lautenberg dedicated career to transit

Consistently supported train travel, particularly Amtrak. The senator was also responsible for some of the most important transportation policies in the country, including instituting stricter limits on blood alcohol levels for drivers, and increasing the federal drinking age to 21.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 29, 2013

Amtrak extends CEO Boardman's contract

Under his leadership as president/CEO has experienced many accomplishments, including record ridership and revenue, continued reductions in the need for federal operating support, a significant pay down of debt and the best ever system-wide on-time performance.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 28, 2013

Mass.-based Worcester Transit opens new bus hub

The new hub offers riders a direct connection to other transportation services, including the MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Amtrak and intercity bus service.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

Amtrak unveils advanced tech. Siemens locomotives

Electric locomotives are being assembled in Siemens’ Sacramento, Calif., rail manufacturing plant powered by renewable energy, with parts built from its plants in Norwood, Ohio, Alpharetta, Ga., and Richland, Miss., and nearly 70 suppliers, representing more than 60 cities and 23 states.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 17, 2013

Amtrak upgrades Wi-Fi service

The 4G upgrade is already complete on Acela Express and the California-supported Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquin services, and will be rolled out to all remaining Wi-Fi-equipped Amtrak trains by late summer, including the Northeast Regional.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 14, 2013

Amtrak introduces new Siemens trains

The first units of the $466 million order, to be used in the northeast, will be field tested this summer for entry into revenue service in the fall.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 24, 2013

Indy Amtrak service may end unless state foots bill

Starting Oct. 1, the federal government will stop subsidizing trips within 750 miles, which would affect the Hoosier State service, expected to cost the state $4 million a year if it stepped in.

Read More →