Trains

Amtrak plans track work at Penn Station as Portal Bridge cutover continues: news report (updated)

Amtrak has scheduled a week of urgent track repairs at New York’s Penn Station to coincide with the final week of the current ...

Amtrak to make urgent repairs amid Portal Bridge cutover disruptions

The track work in New York Penn Station will coincide with the last 10 days of reduced service while crews activate the new ...

Portal North Bridge's debut in N.J. will result in extensive Amtrak schedule changes. Here's what to know.

The Portal North Bridge in New Jersey​ is nearing completion, and when done will mark a major milestone for commuters along the Northeast Corridor​.
NBC 10 Philadelphia

Christie Skewers Amtrak, Threatens to Sue Over Derailment as Beleaguered Riders Cope With 4th Day of Nightmare Commutes

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is halting payments to Amtrak following a second derailment at Penn Station that is causing headaches for commuters in the nation's busiest rail hub. In a letter to ...

Amtrak’s new 125-mph Airo trains are on track to ride later this year — here’s a look inside

Amtrak riders have something speedy to look forward to. The rail giant revealed the first official look at its new Airo fleet ...
AOL

Amtrak to restore Albany-New York service, avoiding years of commuter chaos

Amtrak will restore service between the city’s Penn Station and Albany in early March – avoiding what riders and officials would mean years of commuter chaos. Some Big Apple-to-Albany trips have ...

I've taken over 20 Amtrak routes around the US and Canada. These 5 offered the most stunning views.

As a frequent rider, I think the Amtrak Builder, Cascades, and California Zephyr are some of the most beautiful train routes ...
6abc News

Amtrak implements heat restrictions between Philadelphia and New York City

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Amtrak says commuters could encounter delays between Philadelphia and New York City due to the hot weather. The rail line said Friday that heat restrictions have been put ...

Ceremonial first train ride over Portal North Bridge set for Thursday

It's a big day for the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 115-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.