Amtrak
New Penn Station design calls for ample public seating — a rare commodity in US public spaces
Amtrak's renderings show benches throughout the station.
Amtrak opens border preclearance facility for travelers entering US from Vancouver
The first-of-its-kind facility streamlines the border crossing experience, eliminating long waits.
Who owns US railroad tracks?
Nearly three-quarters of Amtrak's trains operate on tracks owned by private companies. What does this mean for U.S. passenger rail?
New Penn Station design won't move Madison Square Garden
Amtrak and federal officials agreed on a new plan for the station's redesign that may be largely funded by the federal government.
New federal insurance law could kill US passenger rail within weeks
Passenger rail agencies will be required to acquire roughly $400 million in excess liability insurance.
April must-reads: Top 10 articles from last month
The world's longest car-free bridge opens in Finland, Amtrak's new Mardi Gras line shatters ridership predictions, and Bay Area commuters could lose a third of Caltrain stations.
Amtrak may loosen its rules on bringing guns on board
A proposed rule change could allow passengers to bring weapons onto all trains, rather than just the few long-haul lines that allow them currently.
Huntsville wants to be a key Southern player in intercity rail
The Alabama city is commissioning a study to assess the potential for 'Amtrak-like' connections to Nashville, Atlanta, and other Southern cities.
Trump budget slashes passenger rail funding by 82%
The White House's proposed FY2027 budget makes drastic cuts to public transit and eliminates high-speed rail funding altogether.
Colorado announces new train between Denver and Fort Collins
The plan requires an agreement with BNSF, which owns the tracks, and Amtrak, which will likely operate the service.
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train ‘blows away’ ridership expectations
The line brought back rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.
FRA Wants to Split Amtrak in 3, Sparking Privatization Fears
A proposal to restructure the rail agency could streamline accountability — or add more bureaucracy.
Judge Delays Restoration of Gateway Tunnel Funding
The judge that ordered the administration to release federal funds for the New York-New Jersey tunnel project approved a temporary stay, delaying the release by at least a few more days.
Judge Unfreezes NYC-to-NJ Gateway Tunnel Funds
Work on a new portion of the New York-to-New Jersey train tunnel was scheduled to halt last Friday if federal funds were not released.
Amtrak to Resume NYC-to-Albany Service After Pressure From Gov. Hochul
Amtrak suspended most service between New York City and the state capital last May as part of work on a project to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy.
NYC-NJ Gateway Tunnel Project to Stop Work Next Week if DOT Doesn’t Release Funding
The federal government hasn’t released funding frozen during last October’s government shutdown.
Virginia-to-Florida Train Lets you Bring Your Car
Amtrak’s Auto Train shuttles passengers and their vehicles from Lorton, VA to Sanford, Florida over a 17-hour trip.
Going From Dallas to Houston by Train? Try a Bike Instead — It’s Faster
On a 23-hour trip covering less than 250 miles, a journalist probes the future of trains in Texas.
Amtrak Breaks All-Time Ridership and Revenue Records in 2025, Projects Profitability in 2028
More Americans than ever rode trains even as future funding for rail projects remains uncertain.
Detroit To Build New Bus, Train Hub Next to Historic Station
The new station will serve intercity buses and offer connections to Amtrak service.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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