Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
"Southern California is built for moments like this-world-class sports, iconic destinations, and a connected coastline," said Jason Jewell, managing director of LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency.
The Cardinal has unforgettable views of the Southeast's stunning natural beauty. You'll see gently rolling horse country, the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and the wild white-water rivers of West Virginia, as they can only be seen by train.
While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Having a personal vehicle these days, is a luxury for a lot of people, and inter-city bus is a much more affordable form of transportation. What we really pride ourselves on is our ability to provide service to the under-connected, [like] folks who live in rural towns and small cities. And we're really excited to be helping these people access America 250 celebrations.
The new structure is taller than the old one, meaning it won't have to open and close for boats on the river. Officials said that would happen dozens of times each year on the old bridge, and it would often get stuck and require a worker to hammer the pieces back into place.
Certain U.S. routes saw significant increases in ridership year-over-year in the fiscal year. The Adirondack route, which connects New York City and Montreal, increased ridership by 21.4 percent, while the Sunset Limited that runs from New Orleans to Los Angeles grew by 18.9 percent. There was also significant growth for the California Zephyr train that runs from Chicago to San Francisco and the Texas Eagle that connects Chicago and San Antonio (and can be extended to Los Angeles).
Beginning in early March, Amtrak will restore all suspended and combined Empire Service trains between New York Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer-months earlier than originally expected. The decision will bring back three daily round-trip trains that vanished last year and marks a rare commuter win in a stretch otherwise defined by tunnel repairs and transit headaches. So why did service disappear in the first place? Blame the East River Tunnel.
Running daily between Chicago and the East Coast, Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited travels through a geographically diverse stretch of the country. Passengers follow the southern shoreline of Lake Michigan, then head east through the industrial Midwest and into upstate New York, where the route runs parallel to stretches of the Mohawk River and the historic Erie Canal corridor.
The MTA finished upgrading the Staten Island Railway fleet with all new cars in September 2025. The entire fleet of the borough's lone train line features the new, state-of-the-art subway cars known as R211S models - roughly one year after the first R211s debuted on Staten Island. The new trains replaced the older R44 cars, which were in service in the borough since 1973. It was the oldest fleet in all of New York City Transit, Crichlow noted.
From Montreal to Miami, Amtrak routes from Moynihan Train Hall turn New York City into a launchpad for mountain towns, Southern cities, Canadian culture hubs and classic East Coast destinations - no airport chaos required. Whether you're heading out for a Northeast getaway or a multiday rail ride south or west, Penn Station connects travelers to nearly 160 cities. Here's where each major line can take you and what's worth seeing along the way.
I compared coach and business-class experiences on a four-hour Amtrak trip. I thought business class was worth it for the perk of seat selection in the direction of travel. Business class also featured more spacious seats and bathrooms. Is upgrading from coach to business class on Amtrak actually worth it? I traveled in both to find out.
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