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Covered 93% of its operating costs with ticket sales and other revenues, up from 89% the year before. In addition, Amtrak’s unaudited federally funded operating loss of approximately $227 million was the lowest level since 1973.
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The LIRR said some westbound trains on at least seven branches were being canceled or diverted because of the broken rail. Nearly a half-dozen NJ Transit lines were experiencing at least 30-minute delays.
Read More →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.
Read More →To celebrate, President/CEO Joe Boardman released a statement lauding the rail service's success.
Read More →Thomas J. Hall named chief, customer services, and Jay Commer GM, state-supported services.
Read More →By monitoring and “listening” to Twitter conversations about Amtrak, the rail provider seeks to better respond to passenger comments and service-related inquiries, provide updates on service enhancements and post information on promotions and events.
Read More →The newly-repowered locomotives are now used daily in Washington, D.C. The engine configuration helps reduce diesel fuel consumption by about 50% and produces fewer pollutant emissions.
Read More →Includes railcar and locomotive restoration to augment the current fleet; projects to bring stations into ADA compliance; facility improvements; and track, bridge and signal replacements and upgrades.
Read More →Seven of the nine cars on Train 20 from New Orleans went off the track in Spartanburg, S.C., but stayed upright, leaving no serious injuries.
Read More →Features a collection of historic photographs, ads, route guides, timetable covers and other resources from employees that celebrates Amtrak’s more than 40 years as the nation’s intercity passenger rail provider.
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