The report is the first to use all metrics described in FRA’s November 2020 final rule for Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service now codified in 49 CFR Part 273.
Students will begin in the classroom and move to hands-on work in a specific trade.
As a part of this vision, the acquisition of new ALC-42s will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared to the legacy fleet they are replacing.
The black-and-yellow locomotive commemorates the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing railroad safety education and awareness nationwide.
Stephen J. Gardner will be appointed as the company’s new president and CEO, effective January 17, 2022.
The new Amtrak kiosk can be activated by touch, card swipe, barcode scan, or inserting a headset.
Construction work is now underway for platform improvements, with the building renovations starting later this year. Construction will continue in phases to complete the station renovation and expansion over the next few years.
The company announces all employees are required to be vaccinated along with other safety protocols.
The new fleet will offer modern rail amenities that better serve Amtrak customers.
In all, more than 450 railcars will be refreshed over the next three years at an investment of $28 million, extending the useful life and modernizing cars that were delivered in the 1980s and 1990s.
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