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06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Amtrak could face problems in operating its NextGen Acela and Airo trainsets because some new maintenance facilities will not be completed in time, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General says in a new report issued today (Dec. 22).

According to the report, if current schedules for those facilities hold, Amtrak will only be able to operate the first 24 of its 28 NextGen Acelas, and 12 of its 83 Airo trainsets without additional maintenance capacity. Unless it can find other ways or locations to provide maintenance, equipment may need to be idled intermittently.

The problems developed, the OIG report says, because Amtrak facilities planning lagged about 15 years behind its fleet planning. Also, dozens of facility projects are being managed separately rather than as a single, coordinated effort. The issues reflect the lack of a joint fleet and facilities plan, which Amtrak officials told the OIG it was working to complete by the end of this year. Amtrak also has not developed an overall management framework for the facilities, which could include standard elements such as risk, schedule, and resource management.

WASHINGTON — Amtrak could face problems in operating its NextGen Acela and Airo trainsets because some new maintenance facilities will not be completed in time, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General says in a new report issued today (Dec. 22). According to the report, if current schedules for tho...

06/03/2026

Amtrak Rolls Out $20 Tickets Between Boston And Manhattan

Amtrak just announced tickets between the East Coast's metropolises, making it more accessible to take a bite out of the Big Apple!

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Early birds and night owls, rejoice! Amtrak’s latest night owl fares are starting as low as $20 between Boston and Manhattan. The night owl savings were only recently introduced along the Northeast Corridor route between Boston and Manhattan after much success and popularity rolling into Washingto...

06/02/2026

EU aims to make international rail travel easier

Travelling by train from Germany to Spain – and the train is late for your connection? That can prove costly for travellers. The EU w

05/28/2026

As the EU moves to simplify cross-border rail travel, which countries' passengers travel the most?

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

05/24/2026

BorealisSM train service between the Twin Cities and Chicago continues to exceed expectations as it celebrates its second birthday. The partnership between three states and Amtrak began in May of 2024 and more than 416,000 passengers have enjoyed the comfortable and reliable service, demonstrating the need for safe and accessible transportation options in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.
Borealis trains originate from St. Paul at midday and Chicago in the late morning with café service featuring regional items and views of the Mississippi River between St. Paul and La Crosse, Wisc. These trains are operated by Amtrak under contracts with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), with support from Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grants.

Total Amtrak Twin Cities - Chicago ridership up 27 percent in two years ST. PAUL, Minn., and CHICAGO –BorealisSM train service between the Twin Cities and

05/24/2026

America is defined by its regions. From the mountains and lush forests of Cascadia, to the plains and Great Lakes of the Midwest, to the bluegrass and sweet wetlands of the Southeast—every region is unique.