With its real costs factored in, the notion that Amtrak can ever turn a profit is a pipe dream. In fact, Amtrak is demanding larger subsidies than ever before. Take, for instance, the Infrastructure ...

As millions of Americans crowd highways and airports this Thanksgiving week, Amtrak is enjoying an unexpected surge: a record 36.2 million passengers in fiscal year 2025, up a remarkable 10 percent ...

I had to book Amtrak instead of flying, and it made my holiday travel experience less of a hassle. A generous luggage policy and my worry about airport disruptions made train travel more appealing.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Thanksgiving is right around the corner, meaning it’s officially the busiest time to travel. People across Hampton Roads have the options to drive, fly, or even take the train to ...

Penn Station’s west entrance in Manhattan, shown earlier this year. The $2.9-billion Penn Station Access project—aimed at linking Metro-North’s New Haven Line to the hub through four new Bronx ...

Two wrongful death lawsuits in a 2022 Amtrak crash have been settled. The crash with a dumptruck killed four people and injured dozens more in June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Missouri. Settlements have ...

Crews install structural steel for the Parkchester/Van Nest Metro-North station in New York City’s Bronx borough, one of four commuter rail stops being built under the Metropolitan Transportation ...

What started as a typical morning commute outside San Antonio quickly turned upside down Tuesday morning, October 28, as traffic ground to a sudden halt near Solms Quarry Road in Schertz. At ...

When Amtrak's Mardi Gras service launched this summer, every seat was booked. Nearly three months later, the demand shows no signs of slowing down, with tourists and commuters alike opting to travel ...

Experience the scenic journey on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train from Los Angeles to Seattle. This video highlights the stunning views along the California coastline, the majestic mountains of Oregon, ...

The government could shut down again in just a few days. The last time it happened was a 35-day stretch from Dec. 2018 through Jan. 2019. This time, Congress has until the end of Sept. 30 to approve ...