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Amtrak Applies for Federal Grants to Improve Long Distance Network

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak has submitted applications for approximately $716 million in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for 16 proposed projects around the country that would improve Long Distance reliability, reduce travel times and expand service.

Key Points: 
  • Amtrak's Long Distance routes are vital mobility and economic links for communities around the country.
  • "Amtrak's Long Distance routes are vital mobility and economic links for communities around the country and we're continually working to enhance them," said Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia .
  • Example Long Distance projects include:
    Increase Cardinal train speeds and reduce travel times between Indianapolis and Dyer, Ind.
  • In addition to these Long Distance grant applications submitted in conjunction with various partners, Amtrak also applied for several grants to improve Northeast Corridor and State Supported routes and provided letters of support for 83 projects outside the Northeast Corridor submitted by others.

Amtrak Starts the Process for New Overnight Trains

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new era at Amtrak accelerates this year, with as many as ten manufacturers submitting their ideas on replacement railcars for world-famous routes such as the Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder and Southwest Chief. This marks the first formal step to completely reequip the Amtrak Long Distance Network that provides vital service on 14 overnight routes from coast to coast.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the first formal step to completely reequip the Amtrak Long Distance Network that provides vital service on 14 overnight routes from coast to coast.
  • "Purchasing new long distance train cars will allow Amtrak to upgrade and modernize the iconic and vital overnight services that link our nation's major regions.
  • As part of this effort, Amtrak is also researching design elements and customer amenities to evolve overnight and cross-country train travel in the coming decades.
  • Additionally, Amtrak dedicated $28 million to refresh railcars in the current overnight fleet , aiming to bridge the future fleet's arrival.