America's favorite rail operator, Amtrak, is no stranger to the headlines in recent weeks. Massive changes to Amtrak and U.S. rail in general were announced in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which ...

Currently, it's not possible to take an Amtrak train to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a popular vacation spot in the Midwest; the operator doesn't run in, let alone near, this region. However, an ...

The Amtrak Borealis, a new rail line connecting Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul, has only been operating for about a month, but already thousands of passengers have taken the trip. That ridership has ...

After nearly two decades’ suspension, Amtrak is set to revive a vital train route connecting Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, Louisiana, bringing fresh energy to the Gulf Coast's rail transportation ...

On Sunday, November 10, Amtrak’s newest long-distance train route made its inaugural departure. In September, the U.S. railroad company announced it would temporarily resurrect the long-retired ” ...

Amtrak removed almost all of its passenger train cars in the Northwest from service this week, turning the growing Cascades railroad corridor into a bus route indefinitely. The national passenger rail ...

The new rail yard facilities are expected to enhance efficiency and decrease turnaround times for repairs and inspections. Credit: Amtrak Media. Amtrak has initiated upgrades to three rail yards along ...

Bells ring in the distance. Then a low rumble approaches. The roar grows louder as the diesel engine slows and inches closer. Finally, a hiss and groan as the train comes to a stop. It's a Tri-Rail ...