Amtrak is moving full speed ahead with tunnel closures in the city on Friday — despite pleas from Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams who fear the three-year project could cause transit chaos.

Federal railway Amtrak is set to shut down one of the four tubes of the East River Tunnel starting Friday night, kicking off a larger overhaul that has faced opposition from the MTA, Gov.

Unless there’s another delay caused by Amtrak incompetence, or much better, a freeze order from the White House or the U.S. Department of Transportation, Amtrak is going to shut down one of the ...

Amtrak train tracks on Jan. 6 in Castleton-On-Hudson. ALBANY — As Amtrak has cut back on commuter trips between Albany and New York City to allow for the $1.6 billion East River tunnel ...

The rail yard, set to be completed in 2027, will feature a two-bay maintenance and inspection facility. Credit: Amtrak Amtrak has commenced major construction works at its King Street Yard in Seattle, ...

CONNECTICUT, USA — This summer, a partnership between Amtrak and Crayola is bringing a burst of color and creativity to railways across the Northeast, including those in Connecticut. As part of ...

At least 119 current and former Amtrak employees conspired with New York medical professionals to swindle the company's health care plan out of over $12 million, the Amtrak Office of the Inspector ...

At least 119 Amtrak employees and doctors took the railroad company for a ride in a massive $12 million health fraud scheme, a watchdog found. Amtrak's Office of Inspector General (OIG ...

WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak said on Wednesday it is eliminating 450 positions as it aims to cut annual costs by $100 million as future support from Congress ...

Amtrak is launching a new passenger route in 2025 connecting Mobile and New Orleans, with stops in Mississippi. The new Mardi Gras Service will run twice daily with stops in Bay St. Louis ...

Amtrak has announced that its passenger rail is officially coming back to the Gulf Coast, after nearly 20 years. The new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will be launching soon, with trains between New ...

Amtrak is the nation's passenger rail service, offering long-distance and regional train routes across the U.S. According to its website, it operates in 46 states and three Canadian provinces ...