WASHINGTON – More than 250 communities in every state celebrated the importance of trains to their town at National Train Day on May 11, 2013, a record for the annual event conceived by Amtrak six years ago. This year’s events celebrated the theme “Trains Matter,” and the importance of passenger and freight trains in connecting […]
Siemens-built equipment to improve reliability, efficiency and mobility WASHINGTON – A new era of more reliable and energy efficient Amtrak service for Northeast intercity rail passengers is coming down the tracks as the first of 70 advanced technology electric locomotives being built by Siemens begin rolling off the assembly line today. The first units of […]
Train service includes stops to popular destinations WASHINGTON – Amtrak is expecting heavy ridership as the summer season kicks off and passengers head to the rails for their family vacations. Affordable fares, convenient service and unpredictable gas prices make America’s Railroad® ideal for summer family travel. Passengers are encouraged to book early as advance reservations […]
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has upgraded its AmtrakConnect cellular-based Wi-Fi service to take advantage of 4G technologies that are improving performance and enhancing the passenger experience. The 4G upgrade is already complete on Acela Express and the California-supported Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner, and San Joaquin services, and will be rolled out to all remaining Wi-Fi equipped […]
Governor/Commonwealth Transportation Board releases greatly enhanced draft program which includes new and sustainable revenues from HB 2313 for highway, rail and other transportation projects. RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that HB 2313, the transportation funding bill he signed into law this week, went into immediate action today when the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) […]
Development of a planned passenger train service for Roanoke has shifted to a higher gear. Next up: choosing a downtown location for the platform from which riders will board. The train won’t reach Roanoke for an estimated three to four years. But last month the state agreed to spend $600,000 for technical services related to […]
