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Amtrak passengers see enhanced security

(The Associated Press circulated the following article on November 8.) DEPEW, N.Y. — A federal pilot program brings increased security to the Amtrak station in Depew in western New York. Dozens of Amtrak passengers were sniffed’ for explosives residue...

No need for fasting on fast train

(The following article by Eric Anderson was posted on the Albany Times Union website on November 1.) RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Food service is planned on the new express train between the Capital Region and New York City, according to an official at the state Senate...

No need for fasting on fast train

(The following article by Eric Anderson was posted on the Albany Times Union website on November 1.) RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Food service is planned on the new express train between the Capital Region and New York City, according to an official at the state Senate...

Amtrak to temporarily shutdown part of rail line

(The Associated Press circulated the following article on October 31.) MONTPELIER, Vt. — Amtrak will temporarily shut down its passenger rail line between Saint Albans in Vermont and Springfield, Massachusetts, during the next three weeks while the tracks...

Amtrak to temporarily shutdown part of rail line

(The Associated Press circulated the following article on October 31.) MONTPELIER, Vt. — Amtrak will temporarily shut down its passenger rail line between Saint Albans in Vermont and Springfield, Massachusetts, during the next three weeks while the tracks...

State officials seek chance to test train

(The following article by Cathy Woodruff was posted on the Albany Times Union website on October 31.) ALBANY, N.Y. — New York officials are vying for a chance to conduct winter testing of a prototype commuter train now being tried out in Florida. “We are...

State officials seek chance to test train

(The following article by Cathy Woodruff was posted on the Albany Times Union website on October 31.) ALBANY, N.Y. — New York officials are vying for a chance to conduct winter testing of a prototype commuter train now being tried out in Florida. “We are...

Amtrak debuts high-speed Keystone Corridor trains

(The Associated Press circulated the following article on October 31.) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Amtrak trains hit 110 mph on some stretches as high-speed rail made its debut in the 104-mile Keystone Corridor from Harrisburg to Philadelphia. “It was...

Amtrak debuts high-speed Keystone Corridor trains

(The Associated Press circulated the following article on October 31.) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Amtrak trains hit 110 mph on some stretches as high-speed rail made its debut in the 104-mile Keystone Corridor from Harrisburg to Philadelphia. “It was...

Amtrak’s expanded service begins

(Copley News Service circulated the following article by Mike Ramsey on October 31.) CHICAGO — The inaugural run of Amtrak’s new Lincoln Service departed Union Station early Monday carrying dozens of travelers, including passenger-rail advocates, a...