For its launch in 1971, Amtrak handpicked approximately 1,300 cars from a total pool of 3,000 held by the two dozen private railroads that had ceased operations. Amtrak soon began a program to ...

WASHINGTON — In 1958, an Interstate Commerce Commission report predicted that the passenger train would vanish by 1970, the victim of a traveling public whose affection had shifted to cars and ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Amtrak, also known as “America’s Railroad,” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The beginnings of Amtrak date back to the passing of The Rail Passenger Service act of 1970 which ...

The new funding would be the largest investment in passenger rail since Amtrak was created in 1971, according to the administration. By Madeleine Ngo President Biden frequently mentions his fondness ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO)-- Passenger trains are rolling through historic Union Depot in St. Paul again. Amtrak service picked up passengers Wednesday night and will again on Thursday for the first time ...