AmeriStarRail is proposing a new train route named the 'Transcontinental Chief' connecting New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours. The launch is planned for May 10, 2026, coinciding with significant events like the U.S. Semiquincentennial. The route intends to replace two existing Amtrak lines, employing Hoboken Terminal for operations due to tunnel limitations at Penn Station. The train is designed to cater to both passengers and long-haul truckers, offering amenities like sleeper cabins and car transport, but requires cooperation from Amtrak and approvals from host railroads.
Delaware-based AmeriStarRail unveiled the 'Transcontinental Chief,' aiming to launch it by May 10, 2026, just ahead of the U.S. Semiquincentennial and World Cup.
The route would replace two Amtrak lines, using Hoboken Terminal instead of Penn Station due to tunnel limits, and offer amenities for both passengers and long-haul truckers.
If approved, the train would offer sleeper cabins, car transport, and stops from L.A. to D.C.
The company is seeking Amtrak's cooperation but hasn't yet secured agreements with host railroads.
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