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  • Published on Oct 18, 2019

    Amtrak's chronic delays are costing millions of dollars,...

    Commuters head toward the Acela for their morning trip northbound in Washington, D.C. on September, 19, 2019. Commuters head toward the Acela for their morning trip northbound in Washington, D.C. on September, 19, 2019. Photo: Washington Post Photo By …

    Source: SF Gate
  • Published on Oct 18, 2019

    Amtrak’s next Acela

    A rendering of the new Acela trainset under development for Amtrak. I’m a big fan of high speed trains, which means I often ride Amtrak’s Acela to Boston or Washington.  It’s the best train in North America, though it pales in comparison to true HSR (high …

    Source: CT Mirror
  • Published on Oct 18, 2019

    Amtrak’s chronic delays are costing millions of dollars, report says

    Amtrak is spending more on fuel, labor and even maintaining extra locomotives and rail cars than it needs as a result of poor on-time performance, according to the report. The analysis identified potential short-term benefits of about $12 million from a …

    Source: The Washington Post
  • Published on 01:04 GMT

    OIG: Amtrak could save millions by improving on-time performance

    Amtrak officials said they agreed with OIG's findings and recommendation related to on-time performance. Photo – amtrak.com Improving Amtrak's on-time performance (OTP) by 5 percentage points on all routes would result in $12.1 million in financial …

    Source: Progressiverailroading
  • Published on Oct 18, 2019

    Report: 2 Illinois routes among Amtrak’s worst performing

    CHICAGO — A new government report shows that two of Amtrak’s Illinois trains routes are among the worst-performing in the nation. Amtrak’s Illini and Saluki trains run between Union Station in Chicago and Carbondale in Southern Illinois. The Chicago …

    Source: 680News
  • Published on Oct 17, 2019

    Separate and unequal train service returns on Trump’s Amtrak

    This article was paid for by Raw Story subscribers. Not a subscriber? Try us and go ad-free for $1. Prefer to give a one-time tip? Click here. David Cay Johnston Separate and unequal passenger rail travel is back at the behest of the Trump administration.  …

    Source: Raw Story
  • Published on Oct 16, 2019

    Senator: Hunter Biden Served On Amtrak Board Because He Liked Train Travel

    Hunter Biden pointed to his previous seat on the Amtrak board of directors as justification for his position with a Ukrainian gas company — but that argument is reportedly very thin. Biden’s only qualification for joining Amtrak was that he was a frequent …

    Source: Daily Caller
  • Published on Oct 16, 2019

    NJ Gov. Murphy announces several NJ Transit, Amtrak rail station repairs

    NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey Transit and Amtrak are about to begin repair and rehab work at a handful of rail stations across the state. The first-term Democrat said Tuesday in New Brunswick that the work would begin this fall …

    Source: WABC
  • Published on Oct 15, 2019

    Sunny Hostin Spin: Amtrak Experience, Not Nepotism, Landed Biden Ukraine Job

    On The View Tuesday, in the absence of co-host Joy Behar, it was Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin’s turns to make ridiculous statements. While discussing Hunter Biden’s disastrous interview on ABC this morning, Hostin tried to make the case that Biden was …

    Source: NewsBusters.org
  • Published on Oct 15, 2019

    Section Of Route 420 Closed After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Amtrak Overpass In Prospect Park

    DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — A tractor-trailer crashed into an Amtrak overpass in Prospect Park, Delaware County on Tuesday morning. The accident happened on Route 420/Lincoln Avenue near 11th and 12 Avenues around 5 a.m. The section of the road will …

    Source: KYW
  • Published on Oct 14, 2019

    Taking Your Bike on Amtrak Just Got a Whole Lot Easier in Pennsylvania

    Long-distance bike trips in Pennsylvania are about to become a lot simpler. Amtrak has just begun offering bike and checked baggage service on its Pennsylvanian […] The post Taking Your Bike on Amtrak Just Got a Whole Lot Easier in Pennsylvania appeared …

    Source: Philadelphia
  • Published on Oct 14, 2019

    Amtrak expands Pacific Surfliner service

    Rail News Home Amtrak 10/14/2019 Rail News: Amtrak The addition of a new train on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner marks the service’s first expansion in three years. Photo – Amtrak Facebook Amtrak today added an additional train on the Pacific Surfliner …

    Source: Progressiverailroading
  • Published on Oct 14, 2019

    Amtrak Pacific Surfliner introduces new train to LA

    SAN DIEGO — Starting Monday, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer an additional train in each direction between Los Angeles and San Diego. The new southbound Train 578 will depart Los Angeles at 1:15 p.m., arriving in San Diego at 4:12 p.m. Existing …

    Source: KSWB
  • Published on Oct 9, 2019

    When Amtrak called, I answered and got a travel voucher for a botched Acela train

    Have you ever had something so unexpected and so positive happen to you that it made you wonder if hell had frozen over? I had an experience like that the other day, kicked off by a call from Amtrak. Yes, Amtrak. I was sure it was a robocall, so I didn’t …

    Source: The Washington Post
  • Published on Oct 12, 2019

    Amtrak offering BOGO ticket deal for sleeper cars

    × Amtrak offering BOGO ticket deal for sleeper cars CLEVELAND — If you’ve ever wanted to take a train trip, now’s the time! Amtrak is hosting a buy one fare, get one free promotion. The promotion offers travelers a free companion rail fare for someone …

    Source: WJW
  • Published on Oct 10, 2019

    Amtrak adds new San Diego-Los Angeles train

    SAN DIEGO — Starting next week, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer an additional train in each direction between Los Angeles and San Diego. Beginning Monday, the new southbound Train 578 will depart Los Angeles at 1:15 p.m., arriving in San Diego at 4 …

    Source: KSWB
  • Published on Oct 9, 2019

    When Amtrak called, I answered and got a travel voucher after a botched Acela trip

    When I returned the call, which I did more out of curiosity than anything else, I was amazed to hear that Amtrak was so sorry that the Acela train that I was taking from New Jersey to Washington had broken down in Wilmington, Del., that I was being given a …

    Source: The Washington Post
  • Published on Oct 10, 2019

    Amtrak has a buy-one-get-one-free sale for train tickets across the U.S.

    Katey Psencik, GateHouse Media Thursday Oct 10, 2019 at 6:08 AM Ever wanted to take a train trip? If it's on your bucket list, like it is on mine, maybe it's time for you to take advantage of Amtrak's current sale. The train company is hosting …

    Source: www.recordnet.com
  • Published on Oct 10, 2019

    East Lyme announces Amtrak plans for Main Street fence replacement

    East Lyme — First Selectman Mark Nickerson announced this week that Amtrak has reserved money as part of its 2021 budget to replace a dilapidated chain-link fence running the length of Main Street next to the Amtrak rail line with a new, black “decorative” …

    Source: Day
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