Protections for long-distance train routes, like the Southwest Chief, are chugging through U.S. Congress. The Southwest Chief ...

Two housing units at the Nebraska State Penitentiary were damaged in Saturday’s storm, displacing 387 inmates.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — A person was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in Scarborough Saturday evening. Police responded to the ...

The Lancaster County Super Fair is pushing forward on its final day despite damage from a powerful storm early Saturday morning at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln.

Amtrak will debut its long-awaited NextGen Acela service on August 28, ushering in a new era of high-speed rail between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. The first five of 28 planned ...

Here are five new features to expect on the NextGen Acela: ...

After a prolonged series of delays and missed deadlines, Amtrak has officially set a start date for its fleet of ...

Amtrak is set to launch an enhanced version of its Northeast Corridor high-speed rail Acela service on Aug. 28. In what ...

The NextGen Acela will connect Boston, New York City and Washington along a 457-mile route that will offer nearly one-third more seats and expanded weekday and weekend service starting Aug. 28.

Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains are set to launch on August 28, offering enhanced amenities and speeds up to 160 mph on the ...

The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...

An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train struck an automobile in Chinatown Friday, but no one was injured in the vehicle or aboard ...