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Amtrak Awards Siemens Mobility $850 Million contract for new locomotives
Amtrak will acquire new mainline passenger diesel locomotives from Siemens Mobility to replace its aging long-distance route locomotive fleet. These initial 75 locomotives will be...
Amtrak Launches #AmtrakTakeMeThere Social Media Program
Amtrak has created #AmtrakTakeMeThere, a new social media residency program that showcases the diversity of Amtrak passengers and their unique train travel experiences. Instead of...
Updated Schedule Gives Amtrak San Joaquins Passengers More Options
Starting earlier this week, Amtrak San Joaquins adjusted their schedule to better accommodate weekend leisure travelers on San Joaquins trains 718 and 1701. San Joaquins train 718 will now operate full...
VIA Rail Canada Announces Selection of New Corridor Fleet
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announced that Siemens Canada was awarded a $989 million ($735 million USD) contract to build 32 trainsets that will replace...
Amtrak Launches Holiday Photo Contest
Amtrak is evoking the family festive, nostalgic, and celebratory holiday feelings that comes from holiday season train travel by debuting its social media-based and photo-friendly...
Amtrak’s 2-for-1 Sale on Sleeping Accommodations Through December 11
Watching the wonder of the American countryside of Montana or the shores of the Atlantic in Florida has never been better with Amtrak’s latest sale. Now...
Brightline Adds Tasting Train for Miami’s Art Basel
The Tasting Train by Brightline returns for a special journey on December 7, 2018. Celebrate the decadence of train travel and the characters of Basel aboard The Tasting...
The Amtrak “Track Friday Sale” Kicks Off Today!
This year, there’s no better gift than the gift of train travel as Amtrak has announced its third “Track Friday Sale,” offering customers a Black...
The Holiday Express Steams Through Portland
Join Santa Claus and his elves for a magical ride behind the world-famous former Southern Pacific Daylight steam locomotive, number 4449. All trains depart (and...
Florida’s Brightline Trains to become Virgin Trains USA in 2019
Brightline, America’s first new major private intercity passenger railroad in over a century, announced a new strategic partnership and trademark licensing agreement with the Virgin...
Amtrak Offers Special Discount in Honor of Veterans Day
In honor of our nation’s military veterans, Amtrak is offering 20 percent off travel to veterans and active military personnel. Through Tuesday, November 13, all veterans and...
Maine To See More Amtrak Downeaster Train Service
Just in time for the holiday travel season, starting Monday, November 12, the Amtrak Downeaster will be expanding weekday service of all trains to Freeport...
Virgin Trains Removes Friday Afternoon Peak Fare Restrictions
Starting today, Virgin Trains has removed the Friday afternoon peak fare restrictions for trains departing from London’s Euston Station. This will enable thousands of travelers...
Amtrak Adds Trains, Options for Thanksgiving Travelers
One of the most traveled holidays in the United States, Thanksgiving, proves to be a stressful time, even for the most seasoned travelers. Nearly 51...
Five Amtrak Routes Return to New York’s Penn Station
After a summer of serving New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, five Amtrak routes return to New York’s Penn Station. Amtrak completed their summer infrastructure...
See California for Less with the Amtrak San Joaquins BOGO Sale
There are many elements that California is famous for… traffic, beaches, and sunshine. One way you can get around the traffic is by taking the...
Take Amtrak to the New York State Fair, Plus Kids Ride Free
Amtrak will once again provide direct service for customers traveling to the New York State Fair, the Empire State’s largest annual event between Wednesday, August 22 and...
Amtrak Offers Flash Fare Sale This Week
Plan a trip this fall or winter to many awe-inspiring destinations in the country with this 4-day sale. Save 30% on your travel to your favorite...
Alaska Railroad Adds Special Autumn Foliage Train
What better way to see Alaska than by train and the Alaska Railroad has added the Fairbanks Family Fun Train to do just that! The...
LA’s Metrolink Commuter Service Adds Extra Baseball Trains
Take the train to the summer ball games! Whether you’re bound for LA to see the Dodgers or Anaheim to see the Angels, Metrolink has...