The first Amtrak train departed from New York on May 1, 1971, marking the beginning of a journey that spanned over 50 years. Even as the era of rail travel declined and air travel took center stage, ...
Some of Amtrak’s fleet of next-generation Acela and Airo trains will likely sit idle in 2026 as the national railroad company ...
Amtrak began its journey more than 50 years ago, when its first train departed from New York on May 1, 1971. While the golden age of trains rapidly gave way to the rise of air travel, Amtrak has since ...
Earlier this year, if you happened to be standing at a train station in New Jersey at a certain time of night, you might have seen a sleek new high-speed Acela zip by. The trains, which did 900 test ...
Amtrak has revealed a first look at its new Airo trains, and they come with panoramic windows, comfier chairs, and more accessibility features. The national rail service is currently constructing 83 ...
Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, DC, New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from Washington’s ...
Amtrak's new Acela trains offer modern amenities like improved Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat and a redesigned cafe car. Accessibility features include restrooms with a 60-inch turning radius and ...
Blaring locomotive horns announce the presence of four new passenger trains every day at most of the 170 grade crossings on ...
NEW YORK — The fastest trains in Amtrak's fleet are getting even faster. The first of those NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are scheduled to start running on the Northeast Corridor between ...
Amtrak has played a significant role in American travel for over 50 years. Although not every major city has Amtrak stations yet, millions of passengers still ride its trains on regional and ...
Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains capable of 160 mph on Thursday, saying "the future of high-speed rail starts now," but there will be little change in travel times. The first ...