Amtrak

Our East River Tunnel Rehab Project is officially underway, as of late Friday evening. We're committed to successfully delivering this critical infrastructure project with as little impact to riders as possible. This is key to ensuring a reliable commute now - and a resilient system for the future. Sign up for our email newsletter and stay up to date on the progress: http://Amtrak.com/ERT

We are thrilled to announce that the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing – Section 3 Project has reached the halfway mark and is on track to be finished on schedule in 2026.    HYCC-3 is building the final segment of the rail right-of-way beneath Hudson Yards that will connect the new tunnel under the Hudson River to New York Penn Station.    This is the second Hudson Tunnel Project construction package that has passed the halfway point on time and on budget.    Read our press release here: https://lnkd.in/eyxiw-tE

Get excited, upgrades are happening at Lancaster Station! We’re teaming up with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to modernize this historic hub while preserving its charm. From new platforms to polished floors and restored details, every improvement is designed to enhance your travel experience.    And yes, accessibility is front and center—getting where you’re going should be easy for everyone.    Work is already underway, and we’re staying on track to wrap up major improvements by early 2026.  We’re proud to be investing in the second busiest Amtrak station in PA and making it better for the 460K+ customers we serve in Lancaster.   

ICYMI: This week we went on a behind-the-scenes tour in the East River Tunnel for a closer look at the current conditions requiring full rehabilitation of this critical NEC infrastructure, which when completed will improve future reliability for a new era of rail. Our work set to begin soon will fully modernize the tunnel infrastructure, improving safety, reliability, and security and bring the systems to a state of good repair. The project will involve demolishing the existing tunnel systems down to concrete liners, followed by reconstructing and modernizing all tunnel systems. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/esXZnidt

We're making upgrades to prepare for our new Amtrak Airo trains, which will begin service on Amtrak Cascades in 2026! Construction is underway for a major Amtrak rail yard modernization project in Seattle, where the first group of new trains will be maintained. “This critical investment will help us meet growing customer demand for a new era of rail with brand new trains that will upgrade safety, reliability, and comfort," said Amtrak President Roger Harris, who recently toured the construction site. Crews recently began building the foundation for the new ~100,000 sq ft maintenance facility, with pile driving now underway. When the project is completed in 2027, the modernized rail yard will feature a new two-bay Maintenance and Inspection facility and a new Service and Cleaning bay that provide the foundations for a world-class maintenance yard. Similar investments are already under construction or soon to be underway at six Amtrak rail yards around the country. Construction is underway in Seattle and Philadelphia; contracts were recently awarded for Boston and Washington, D.C.; procurement is underway for improvements in New York City; and planning is progressing for Rensselaer, N.Y. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJZikjyd

Next stop: station improvements in Western PA! We’re investing in big upgrades at Latrobe and Greensburg Stations to preserve their historic charm and enhance accessibility for every rider. From brand-new platforms and walkways to ADA-compliant restrooms and better lighting, these improvements will make travel smoother for thousands of customers each year. We’re proud to work with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Norfolk Southern, and other partners to keep Western Pennsylvania connected and on the move. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJQ3Yj4B

For the first time in nearly two decades, passenger rail is coming back to the Gulf Coast. The new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will launch soon, offering twice-daily trains between New Orleans and Mobile, with stops in Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. It’s a major win for regional mobility, economic growth, and access—connecting communities across three states with reliable, comfortable service. More than just restoring service, this is about building a modern transportation future rooted in the culture and connection of the Gulf Coast.  Thank you to our partners at the Southern Rail Commission, Louisiana and Mississippi DOTs, and the City of Mobile for making this historic milestone possible. 

Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Eliot Hamlisch joined Adweek’s Marketing Vanguard Podcast to discuss how Amtrak is redefining the rail experience. In his conversation with host Jenny Rooney, Eliot delves into our transformation from a transportation provider to a hospitality-focused brand. He shares insights on the "Retrain Travel" campaign, our strategic shift toward younger audiences, innovative brand partnerships, and the modernization efforts enhancing the Amtrak journey. Tune in to discover how we're elevating travel—one ride at a time. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ezaKsFhs

Amtrak crews are hard at work this week and next week to replace our catenary wires at Dock Bridge and update our electrical system as part of our state-of-good-repair work in advance of the summer months that will help ensure improved reliability for Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT customers traveling to and from New York City and beyond. Through collaboration with our Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which received a US Coast Guard permit to no longer require the bridge to open for boat traffic, our crews have begun removing the unnecessary moveable components for a more efficient system.   The six-track, triple-span moveable lift bridge connects Newark and Harrison above the Passaic River, carrying 720 daily Amtrak, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT trains within one of the busiest sections of the Northeast Corridor. Along with wider improvements made throughout New York and New Jersey this past year, the continued work at Portal Bridge, and the larger Gateway Program, we’re continuing our new era of rail in the Garden State and across the Northeast Corridor. Photo credit: NJ TRANSIT photographer Gevon Servo

Herzog continues to make exciting progress at Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia, PA! Early construction activities – including utility investigations, archaeological investigations, and retaining wall construction – are underway after officially breaking ground last year. This work will continue through the summer to prepare for major construction of the new 110,000 square-foot heavy maintenance facility.