Amtrak announced that Metrolink, Southern California’s passenger train service, awarded Amtrak a four-and-a-half-year contract for commuter train operations services that will begin on January 1, 2021 and expire on June 30, 2025. As part of the contract, Amtrak will provide …
Published on : Friday, February 8, 2019
Nearly 700 metres of railway track through Beaconsfield is to be replaced as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan. The £1m improvements to the Chiltern main line in Buckinghamshire will take place overnight from February until Tuesday 2 …
Published on : Friday, February 8, 2019
Residents of Carnoustie are being reminded that the first of two road closures to enable work to upgrade the level crossing on the town’s Station Road will begin on Saturday night (Feb 9). During the eight-day road closure, Network …
Published on : Friday, February 8, 2019
HIMA, provider of smart safety automation solutions for industrial applications, will take part as Silver Sponsor of the 7th International Railway Summit in Frankfurt on 20-22 February 2019. Headquartered in Germany, with offices across the globe, HIMA develops customised solutions …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2019
Vale of Glamorgan MP, Alun Cairns, met with Network Rail representatives to find out more about the accessibility upgrades planned for Barry and Cadoxton stations. Access improvements are currently being designed for both stations and will be delivered …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2019
A railway bridge over the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Bootle will be replaced next month while the Southport line is closed for platform upgrades. The two improvements will take place at the same time to deliver the most …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Plans for the East West Rail project will take a major step forward with the start of a public inquiry in Milton Keynes this week. From tomorrow (Wednesday 6 February) for 12 weeks, planners will hear proposals for the …
Published on : Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Passengers planning to use Sunday rail services on the Cambrian line in February and March are urged to check before they travel ahead of track renewal work between Newtown and Pwllhelli and Aberystwyth. The track, which is currently bolted …
Published on : Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Motorists are being reminded that a project to refurbish three historic railway bridges in Manchester city centre ramps up this week. The three Grade II listed structures over Great Ducie Street and Victoria Street, to the west of Manchester …
Published on : Monday, February 4, 2019
More than 150 people have braved sub-zero temperatures to spend the night on station concourses to support the Railway Children charity. In four of Britain’s major stations – Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and London Bridge …
Published on : Monday, February 4, 2019
Network Rail engineers will be delivering a £9m programme of track and level crossing enhancements between Aberdeen and Dundee over six weekends in February and March. Engineers will renew 2,500m of track at a number of locations along the …
Published on : Monday, February 4, 2019
East Midlands Trains has invested over £150,000 to provide improved waiting facilities for customers using Leicester station. In a first for the train operator, the waiting rooms have a free water filling station for customers. The refurbished standard class …
Published on : Saturday, February 2, 2019
Amtrak Board of Directors today appointed Kevin Winters as the new Amtrak inspector general, effective immediately. He succeeds Tom Howard, who will retire after four decades of experience in senior federal accountability positions. Winters has served as Deputy Inspector …
Published on : Monday, January 28, 2019
It’s time to sit in comfort, and not traffic for your spring, summer and holiday travel with Amtrak’s latest flash sale on long distance and state supported trains, exclusively available at Amtrak.com. Starting Monday, Jan. 28 through Thursday, Jan. 31, …
Published on : Thursday, January 24, 2019
Amtrak has reached a key milestone in its plan to enhance the customer experience at its future home in the Moynihan Train Hall with the completion of planning and design for its premium passenger space, the Metropolitan Lounge (formerly ClubAcela) …
Published on : Thursday, January 24, 2019
Amtrak has reached a key milestone in its plan to enhance the customer experience at its future home in the Moynihan Train Hall with the completion of planning and design for its premium passenger space, the Metropolitan Lounge (formerly ClubAcela) …
Published on : Saturday, January 19, 2019
Amtrak has released a Request for Proposals today, for a new fleet of single-level passenger rail vehicles to replace Amfleet I cars, providing new equipment with contemporary rail amenities to better serve Amtrak customers. Amfleet I cars are used primarily …
Published on : Thursday, January 17, 2019
Dining choices for sleeping car customers on Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited trains will include more hot entrées and improved breakfast options, starting this week. “We continuously improve and enhance our offerings,” said Peter Wilander, Amtrak Vice President, …
Published on : Wednesday, January 16, 2019
A nationwide sleepout in major railway stations in four of Britain’s biggest cities is taking place to help vulnerable children who run away from home. Network Rail and the wider rail industry is teaming up with the Railway Children …
Published on : Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Manchester Piccadilly is joining major railway stations across four of Britain’s biggest cities to host a sleepout in aid of vulnerable children who run away from home. Network Rail and the wider rail industry is teaming up with the Railway Children charity to …
Published on : Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Liverpool Lime Street is joining major railway stations across four of Britain’s biggest cities to host a sleepout in aid of vulnerable children who run away from home. Network Rail and the wider rail industry is teaming up with the Railway …
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