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Amtrak takes first step to re-equip long-distance network

(Source: Railway Age, January 20, 2023) Amtrak has announced that 10 manufacturers have submitted their ideas on replacement railcars for such overnight routes as Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder and Southwest Chief, marking the...

Amtrak releases renderings of new “Airo” trains

(Source: Railfan and Railroad Magazine, December 15, 2022) Amtrak has released renderings of the new “Airo” trains that will eventually replace Amfleet cars and older diesel locomotives on state-supported routes from coast to coast. The new trains will be built by...