Legislature’s new passenger rail caucus wants to see train service open the throttle

On a sunny Friday afternoon, a half-dozen lawmakers and at least as many passenger rail advocates boarded an Amtrak train in Columbus, Wisconsin, for a 90-minute ride across the countryside. Their ...

Will Amtrak run if the government shuts down? What you should know.

"Amtrak will continue normal operation of its passenger rail network," Amtrak said in a statement to USA TODAY. "Passengers planning to travel on Amtrak trains in the Northeast Corridor and across the ...

What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown

A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism ...

Will Amtrak expand to Columbus? Advocates weigh in on Ohio rail plans

"I believe it will happen in Ohio because of all the energy and enthusiasm that I saw from the business community and elected ...

Amtrak’s Central Valley train service is getting a new name

The Amtrak service serving the Central Valley cities of Merced, Madera, Fresno, Hanford and Corcoran is being rebranded to “Gold Runner” over the next three years, with the name change ...