Amtrak Newswire

Former Amtrak Worker Sentenced in $11 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme, Extortion Plot

New Jersey By: Richard L. Smith    A former Amtrak employee from Pennsylvania will spend nearly two years in federal prison after admitting to participating in a multimillion-dollar health insurance fraud operation and conspiring to threaten a medical …

Former NY Podiatrist Sentenced in Multimillion-Dollar Amtrak Insurance Fraud Scheme

New Jersey By: Tracie Carter    A former New York-based podiatrist has been sentenced to federal prison for participating in a widespread insurance fraud operation involving Amtrak employees, illegally distributing prescription opioids, and unlawfully …

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service to be adjusted Thursday and through weekend due to Isaias

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will be adjusted Thursday and through the weekend due to Isaias. The Southern Rail Commission said on Facebook Wednesday night that Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train 23 from Mobile will operate as normal …

Maine Fall Fun: Take Amtrak to Celtics & Bruins Games

For me, the best part of this time of year is fall! Every major sport is going on at once, and it’s pretty darn exciting. If you’re from Maine and just happen to be a huge Celtics or Bruins fan, there’s a pretty easy way to get to TD Garden without …

Man hit and killed by Amtrak train in Galesburg

GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - A man was hit and killed by a train on Wednesday in Galesburg. According to the Galesburg Police Department, they responded to the Amtrak Depot at 225 South Seminary for a man who was hit by a train just after noon. Police said …

MCTS Forward Initiative, Expanded Amtrak Service and Regional Rail Service on Agenda for Public Transportation, ...

Tomorrow – Thursday, October 8 – the Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board will discuss a communication from the Milwaukee County Transit System relating to the MCTS Forward service concepts and process, a communication from Amtrak …

City Council grills Amtrak over proposed Bridgeport rail yard

Chicago City Council took up the fight of Bridgeport residents angry about Amtrak’s plan to relocate its South Loop rail yard near their homes and replace it with a White Sox stadium. Members of the city’s Transportation Committee on Wednesday grilled …

All aboard: Amtrak's second Pittsburgh-New York route coming in November

Fergus County Measles Case Triggers Amtrak Exposure Alert in Montana as North Dakota Warns Empire Builder Riders

Health officials in central Montana have confirmed a measles case and are warning people who were at an Amtrak stop in Malta or a wood products business in Moore in late September that they may have been exposed. The alert comes as North Dakota separately …

PHOTO GALLERY | 'Significant economic impact': Second Amtrak Pennsylvanian passenger train to begin service Nov. 18

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A second daily Amtrak Pennsylvanian passenger train between Pittsburgh and New York City, with stops in Johnstown, is scheduled to begin service Nov. 18. The official announcement was made Tuesday at the Johnstown Train Station, 47 Walnut …

Second daily Amtrak Pennsylvanian train starting Nov. 18, tickets on sale now

A second daily Amtrak train between New York and Pittsburgh via Lancaster County will begin service Nov. 18, the state Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. Tickets are available now through Amtrak.com, starting at $52 one way between Lancaster …

Here's when the 2nd Pennsylvanian Amtrak route will start

By Madeline Bartos October 6, 2026 / 2:28 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Amtrak will add a second daily round trip from Pittsburgh to New York City, traveling through Harrisburg, Philadelphia and more than a dozen other stops starting next month.  Leaders …

Amtrak announces date for 2nd route from Pittsburgh to New York

Amtrak’s second round-trip service from Pittsburgh to New York City will debut on Nov. 18, according to PennDOT. The 444-mile Pennsylvanian route also stops in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, among other locations. Those interested can purchase tickets later …

Ceremony at train station marks completion of $7.3M accessibility improvement project

Amid mild conditions at the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station downtown, a crowd celebrated the completion of a project that helps provide greater accessibility for people with physical challenges wanting to board or exit Amtrak passenger …

Second Daily Train Service To Begin Next Month

A second daily Pennsylvanian passenger train service will officially begin operations on November 18th, offering expanded travel options between Pittsburgh and New York City via Harrisburg.  Amtrak and elected officials gathered at the Johnstown train …

OU-Texas train again cruises through PV

All aboard the Big Game Train for the Red River Rivalry. Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer is ready to roll south to Dallas, giving football fans a convenient way to travel for the annual football game between the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas …

Pedestrian hit, killed by Amtrak train near Sumner

Amtrak service was halted near Sumner Monday night after a train was involved in a fatal incident with a pedestrian. KENT, Wash. - Amtrak service was halted in the South Sound Monday night after a fatal incident on the tracks near Sumner. What we know: …

Penn Station Rebuild Rift Grows: Amtrak’s Byford, MTA’s Lieber Sniping

Amtrak’s man in charge of rebuilding Penn Station accused the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its allies of “trying to undermine the project,” claiming the state agency had refused to cooperate in even basic consultation needed to move forward …

Amtrak awards more than $4.1 million in Community Investment Program funding as construction advances on B&P Tunnel ...

Amtrak has awarded more than $4.1 million in funding to 11 West and Central Baltimore organizations to support workforce training, neighborhood improvements, youth programs, historic preservation and other initiatives as construction advances on the B& …

Cerebri AI Launches Hotel Sourcing Solution to Turn Travel Data Into Negotiating Power

AIQ Studio Hotel RFP gives buyers more time to negotiate and a clearer view of what their hotel spend can deliver. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cerebri AI today announced the launch of AIQ Studio Hotel RFP, …

Shurijo Castle’s Rebuilt Main Hall in Okinawa, Japan, to Open November 23, 2026

The reconstructed hall at the heart of the former Ryukyu Kingdom reflects Okinawa’s historic ties with Asia LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shurijo Castle in Naha, Okinawa, will open its rebuilt main hall to …

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation

GOAA is proud to operate Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two of Florida’s premier air travel gateways. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Orlando Aviation …

You’ve Still Got A Friend: A Musical Tribute to the Lives & Friendship of Carole King & James Taylor Embarks on Tour

NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a record-breaking debut in August of this year at Theatre By The Sea in Wakefield, Rhode Island, GFour Productions is thrilled to announce the world premiere tour of You…

Brack Tours Offers Custom Ireland Golf Packages for Travelers Attending the 2027 Ryder Cup

As golf fans prepare for one of the sport's biggest events, Brack Tours makes it easy to turn tournament week into the ultimate Ireland golf vacation. NEWRY, IRELAND, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With thousands of golf enthusiasts …

Set the Scene for 2027 at The Iron Horse Hotel’s The Yard

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Event planners looking ahead to 2027 can find an unexpected setting beneath Milwaukee’s Sixth Street viaduct at The Yard, the lush outdoor oasis at The Iron Horse Hotel. …

Neology and Plenary Roads Denver Launch Industry's First Tolling-as-a-Service Platform on US 36 Express Lanes

PeakPass deployment delivers end-to-end tolling operations across the US 36 Express Lanes between Denver and Boulder CARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neology, a global transportation technology company that is …

XPERISUS.com Has Been Rebuilt Around How Travel Advisors Actually Plan a Journey

TOKYO, JAPAN, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first phase of a platform redesign turns a catalogue of Japanese experiences into a starting point for client proposals. XPERISUS, the Tokyo-based company that develops and distributes …

Jalisco, la nouvelle porte d’entrée au Mexique : Aeroméxico reliera Guadalajara et Paris

PARIS, FRANCE, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dans le cadre de la célébration des 200 ans de relations diplomatiques entre la France et le Mexique, Aeroméxico inaugurera, à partir du 14 avril 2027, une nouvelle liaison aérienne directe entre Paris …

Blind Craftsman Weaves Falconry Nets at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition

Blind Craftsman Weaves Falconry Nets at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saudi craftsman Khalaf Al-Otaibi continues to weave falconry nets in front of visitors at the Saudi Falcons …

Budget Movers Shows How Beaverton Moves Change When the Rain Arrives

Budget Movers explains how its Beaverton crews protect floors and belongings during Oregon's wet season, for both home and office moves. BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When the rain settles into the …

A World First at Machchafushi: Beneath the Maldives’ Best House Reef with Nikon

A World First at Machchafushi: Beneath the Maldives’ Best House Reef with Nikon DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, is set to host an …

InterContinental Phuket Resort Brings Mindfulness, Nature and Wellbeing to Every Stay

Phuket welcomes the Global Wellness Summit 2026, InterContinental Phuket Resort celebrates holistic wellbeing through Thai heritage, nature, and mindful living PHUKET, THAILAND, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phuket, Thailand, September …

InterContinental Phuket Resort Brings Mindfulness, Nature and Wellbeing to Every Stay

Phuket welcomes the Global Wellness Summit 2026, InterContinental Phuket Resort celebrates holistic wellbeing through Thai heritage, nature, and mindful living PHUKET, THAILAND, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This November, Phuket will welcome …

Under the Patronage of the Minister of Culture Saudi Film Commission Set to Launch 4th Edition of Saudi Film Confex 2026

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Film Commission — one of the …

Discover a New Side of Busan, South Korea After Dark

“Starry Night in Busan” initiative expands nighttime travel with river cruises, local night markets and new waterfront experiences across the city. BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gwangalli at night, Haeundae’s Sky …

夜幕下的新釜山：解鎖韓國釜山夜遊新玩法

「星海釜山」串聯水上遊船、河畔夜市與全新水岸體驗，讓再訪旅客看見不一樣的釜山夜色 BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 廣安里夜景、海雲台天空膠囊列車，以及南浦洞購物，對不少台灣旅客而言已是熟悉的釜山行程。如今，再訪釜山，夜晚有了更多選擇。從城市各地的夜間活動，到新開放的水岸空間與在地體驗，都讓旅客有機會走出熟悉的觀光路線。 釜山在台灣旅遊市場的人氣也持續攀升。根據釜山廣域市統計，2026年1月至7月共有 …

UnionPay International Mobile-Wallet Partners Join UPI–HIVEX Network to Unlock Cross-Border Payments

SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TBCASoft, the developer of the HIVEX® payment network, and UnionPay International (“UPI”), today announced that the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, Shinhan Bank (South Korea),Hong …

Florida State Parks Foundation, STIHL Inc. Partner to Expand Fleet of Battery-Powered Tools for Florida’s State Parks

~$250,000 investment will reduce emissions, create quieter environment for visitors and wildlife~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rangers from Florida’s award-winning state parks were all smiles on Wednesday …

Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia celebrates three years of Michelin recognition – a story of resilience in the spirit of Dubai

Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia gets Michelin Guide recognition for the third consecutive time in three years DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three years after opening its doors at Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat …