Explore the stark contrast between America’s most traveled and least crowded Amtrak routes, uncovering what drives high ridership and what doesn't.

Where Would the Model Work Best? The process for getting a New Starts grant (or a Small Starts grant, for that matter) from ...

The funding shift comes after Amtrak officials agreed to make short-and long-term repairs on the Northeast Corridor in New ...

Amtrak service in the Northeast Corridor has been disrupted this morning (June 23, 2025) by a track closure between ...

Amtrak passengers traveling between Boston and Providence and between New Haven, Conn., and Springfield, Mass., will face delays between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, according to a social media ...

The current heat wave in the Midwest and East is bringing operational impacts for Amtrak and commuter rail systems. Amtrak ...

While there are plenty of world-class train routes in the US, this regional one in the Northeast deserves more attention.

Overhead power lines—called catenary wires—are especially susceptible to temperature swings. Amtrak trains operating on the Northeast and Keystone Corridors rely on this electrified catenary system, ...