New Amtrak Acela trains launched along the Northeast Corridor Thursday, servicing cities from Boston to Washington, D.C.

America’s fastest passenger train is here — and it was built in Hornell, New York, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains, made by Alstom, launched Aug. 28 with speeds ...

Union Station has made inroads to address unhoused individuals in times past, but this new move is the most extreme yet.

The Transportation Department announced Wednesday that it is taking over management of Washington, D.C.'s Union Station from Amtrak. This comes after President Trump deployed thousands of National ...

Amtrak’s new NextGen Acela trains hit the tracks today, and if you frequently commute between Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston, your travel just got speedier. The sleek new trains can reach ...

The US DOT and Amtrak have confirmed that the transformation of New York Penn Station will commence construction by the end of 2027.

New and faster Amtrak Acela trains are now in service. The new Acelas will be rolled out through 2027 as part of a $2.4 billion modernization effort. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris ...

The White House said on Thursday it has fired Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus, as the U.S. rail regulator considers the proposed $85-billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk ...

Though Amtrak is rolling out a slew of new Acelas, not all will be able to reach top speed due to aging infrastructure.

The new Acela trains were built in the U.S. at Alstom's Hornell, New York facility and include components from 180 suppliers in 29 states.

The official said "we need to address the cleanliness, the crime, the safety, and security of the station for the rail ...