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Blizzard Grinds Northeast Transit to a Standstill
usnews4 days ago

Blizzard Grinds Northeast Transit to a Standstill

A powerful blizzard dumped heavy snow and high winds across the East Coast, forcing widespread transit disruptions from New Jersey to Massachusetts. NJ Transit and LIRR were fully halted, Metro-North trimmed service (with West-of-Hudson canceled), and New York City subways and buses faced delays. Amtrak suspended Boston–New York service, while a Massachusetts travel ban covered parts of the Cape and southern coast. More than 6,000 flights were canceled, and regional systems like MBTA, RIPTA, and SEPTA reduced or halted service as the storm intensified.

via The New York Times|
#amtrak#massachusetts#newyorkcity
Amtrak launches Airo fleet in major modernization, first rolling out on Pacific Northwest routes this summer
transportation13 days ago

Amtrak launches Airo fleet in major modernization, first rolling out on Pacific Northwest routes this summer

Amtrak is rolling out the Airo fleet—a $8 billion upgrade of 83 Siemens trains—to modernize aging cars, beginning this summer on the Cascades route in the Pacific Northwest and later expanding to the Northeast; the redesigned interior includes larger windows, brighter lighting, more outlets, and accessibility upgrades, with seats that slide forward instead of reclining, a change that has drawn mixed reviews; the Cascades trains will seat up to 300 (vs about 168 today) and run up to 125 mph, aided by power-switching locomotives; funding includes federal Infrastructure Act money, and Amtrak plans more routes as ridership hit 34.5 million in 2025.

via Fox News|
#airo#amtrak#fleet-replacement
Weather-related equipment issues force Amtrak to cancel dozens of DC/Northeast trains
transportation20 days ago

Weather-related equipment issues force Amtrak to cancel dozens of DC/Northeast trains

Amtrak canceled 16 trains serving Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and warned the disruption would continue Friday due to weather-related equipment problems, affecting three Keystone Service trains, seven Acela trains, and ten Northeast Regional trains. The company says affected customers are being contacted and that additional charges will be waived; travelers can reschedule via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com.

via WTOP|
#amtrak#dc#northeast
politics1 month ago

Gateway Tunnel Could Pause in February Without Federal Funding

Construction on the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey could pause in early February if federal funding is not released, risking about 1,000 layoffs and four of five work sites going dark. The Gateway Development Commission’s $500 million Bank of America line of credit is nearly exhausted, prompting talks of a backstop such as a letter of credit from the Port Authority of NY/NJ. The Trump administration has signaled opposition and threatened to defund the project, while federal skeptics say funding remains uncertain despite past pledges from the Biden administration to cover most costs; past stoppages—like New Jersey’s 2009 pull of state funding—highlight the fragility of large-scale infrastructure procurement.

via Politico|
#amtrak#federal-funding#gateway-development-commission
Travel on Rails: Amtrak's Dynamic Pricing Fuels a Flight-Fare Debate
business1 month ago

Travel on Rails: Amtrak's Dynamic Pricing Fuels a Flight-Fare Debate

Amtrak has expanded dynamic pricing after the pandemic, charging more for last-minute or flexible travel and rewarding early bookings. Some travelers discover flights cheaper than train tickets on certain routes, testing the idea that rail is always cheaper or more efficient. Critics argue a taxpayer-funded service should avoid moody pricing, while supporters say the approach boosts ridership and funds needed infrastructure upgrades; in the meantime, Amtrak reports record ridership and revenue, despite ongoing service-quality concerns.

via The New York Times|
#amtrak#business#dynamic-pricing
transportation1 month ago

Portal Bridge Cutover set to shift New Jersey rail to a new path with short-term delays

Amtrak will transfer rail operations from the aging Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge, temporarily using a single track between Newark and Secaucus and causing service disruptions across several NJ TRANSIT lines. A new schedule starts Feb. 15, with the cutover completed around Mar. 14–15 and regular service resuming after safety testing. NJ TRANSIT will cross-honor with PATH and NY Waterway, offer expanded Midtown Direct support to Hoboken, and emphasize capacity, continuity, and safety to deliver long-term reliability.

via NJ Transit|
#amtrak#gateway-program#nj-transit
Metro-North and Penn Station Expansion Delayed by Three Years
transportation4 months ago

Metro-North and Penn Station Expansion Delayed by Three Years

The $2.9 billion Metro-North extension to Penn Station in NYC is delayed by three years due to Amtrak's limited access to infrastructure, pushing completion from 2027 to 2030. The project aims to improve transit for 500,000 Bronx residents and speed up trips, but only partial service is expected to start in 2027. The MTA is working with Amtrak to resolve access issues and minimize delays, amid concerns over project costs and past delays.

via Bloomberg.com|
#amtrak#delay#metro-north
MTA and Amtrak Delays Push Back Penn Station Expansion to 2030
transportation4 months ago

MTA and Amtrak Delays Push Back Penn Station Expansion to 2030

The Penn Access project to extend Metro-North trains to Penn Station and add four Bronx stations is delayed by at least three years due to conflicts with Amtrak, which controls the tracks needed for the project. The MTA proposes a partial opening with three stations and reduced service by 2027, with full completion now expected around 2030, amid concerns over increased costs and cooperation issues with Amtrak.

via Gothamist|
#amtrak#delays#metro-north