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Wednesday, September 5

• New York Senate secures $22M for high speed rail (The Record)
• Fuel tank fire disrupts rail service along Hudson (AP)
• Amtrak Vermonter rolls after tunnel repair (AP)
• Amtrak Cascades Service Update: Schedules Adjusted Based with Substitute Railcars (Amtrak)
• Amtrak Passengers Stranded in San Antonio (WOAI)

Wednesday, August 29

• Amtrak Fixes Glitch in Ticketing System (AP)
• On right track, Amtrak ridership soars in Illinois (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
• Milwaukee Amtrak project on track (JS Online)
• LIRR, Amtrak repairs cause travel nightmare (Newsday)
• Amtrak resumes rail service between the Twin Cities and Chicago (Star Tribune)
• Fire forces passengers off Amtrak train in N.C. (AP)

Wednesday, August 22

• Crowds Heed Amtrak's 'All Aboard': Improved Service, Air Woes Lure Travelers (WSJ)
• Amtrak CEO Alex Kummant On Service Strategies, Solutions (WSJ)
• Orlando and West Palm Beach Added to GrandLuxe Limited Schedule (Amtrak)
• With possible Michigan railroad deal, Amtrak service quality in question (The Enquirer)
• Clevelanders enjoy boarding an Amtrak train in daylight (Plain Dealer)
• Cost of Lancaster Amtrak station skyrockets (Intelligencer Journal)

Wednesday, August 8

• More Amtrak Cascades Service Additions Through the Week (Amtrak)
• Amtrak Adjusts Schedule of Keystones to Accomodate Track Work (Amtrak)
• Rail Passengers Urge Federal Regulators' Caution on Michigan Rail Lease Proposal (NARP)
• Train conductors face challenge, but scenery, people make job enjoyable (Albuquerque Tribune)
• Limited Amtrak Cascades Service to Resume on Monday, August 6 (Amtrak)

Sunday, August 5

• Amtrak Cascades Service Suspended through Weekend (Amtrak)
• Complications Hindering Moynihan Station Plans (New York Times)
• Downeaster adds fifth daily round trip between Boston-Portland (Amtrak)
• Amtrak Missouri Service Schedules Change August 8 to Reflect Track Work Progress (Amtrak)
• Dismissed as head of Amtrak, Dave Gunn now helping Strait Area transit (Chronicle Herald)
• Opinion: Amtrak lifeline for Montana Hi-Line

Sunday, July 29

• Kids kicked off Amtrak train 600 miles from home (AP)
• Amtrak supporters derail subsidy cutters (AP)

Sunday, July 22

• Security has left the station (Salt Lake Tribune)
• Texas Flooding Strands Passenger Train (AP)
• Amtrak: Two days, two wrecks (St. Petersburg Times)

Sunday, July 15

• Amtrak budget debated; Bush threatens veto (Boston Globe)
• Amtrak Introduces New Quik-Trak Machines in Stations from Coast to Coast

Sunday, July 8

• Fans of rail want Amtrak in Nashville (Tennessean.com)
• Amtrak Invites Communities to "Civic Conversation" About Rail Depot Development and Restoration
• Man jumps from Amtrak train in Ohio (Morning Journal)

Sunday, July 1

• Amtrak and GrandLuxe Team Up to Provide Luxury Rail Service from DC to Miami (Amtrak)
• Man found four days after being put off Amtrak train (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
• Former PA governor Schweiker urges “commitment” to improving Amtrak (Phila Inquirer)

Sunday, June 24

• Amtrak, Union Pacific Reach Agreement for Passenger Train Performance Plan (Amtrak)
• Congressman Boozman Withdraws anti-Amtrak Amendment (Times Record)
• Hope glimmers for Amtrak stop in Plaistow, NH (Eagle-Tribune)
• Amtrak's Empire Builder ridership is up (Havre Daily News)

Thursday, June 14

• Amtrak president says old equipment could slow expansion plans (AP)
• Officials Announce Second Amtrak Cascades Train to Vancouver, Canada (Amtrak)
• Detour of California Zephyr to Track Historic Transcontinental Railroad Route (Amtrak)

Sunday, June 3

• Amtrak tries different tack - luxury cars (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Amtrak's popularity rises as punctuality slides (Grand Rapids Press)
• Amtrak Adjusts Schedule of Pere Marquette to Accommodate Track Work  (Amtrak)

Sunday, May 27

• MoDOT & Amtrak Urge Union Pacific to Improve Service (Amtrak)
• Amtrak Delivers Study of Passenger Rail Service between St. Louis and Springfield (Amtrak)
• Amtrak Pontiac-to-Chicago route may get federal funds (Detroit News)
• At Amtrak: derailed negotiations Workers without contracts since ’99 (Buffalo News)

Sunday, May 13

• Amtrak's Missouri Mules Service Disruption Due To Union Pacific Congestion (Amtrak)
• Amtrak Train Collides With SUV in California, Killing Six (AP)

Sunday, May 6

• Amtrak chooses former veterans affairs official for CFO job (AP)
• Train supporters hope for funding of Amtrak in southern Montana (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
• Disabled woman and Amtrak reach settlement (AP)

Sunday, April 29

• $11.4B Amtrak bill clears first hurdle with Senate Commerce Committee approval (Gannett)
• SEPTA's Paoli Line and Amtrak's Keystone Corridor adjusted for trackwork (Amtrak)
• MODOT Official Insists a Few Changes Could Make Amtrak More Popular (Missourinet)
• Connecticut Rail Service Disrupted by Fallen Wires (Bloomberg)

Sunday, April 22

• Amtrak engineer dragged off train, assaulted (San Francisco Chronicle)
• New Amtrak Service Could Boost "the Sixth Borough" (New York Sun)
• Amtrak Schedule Back To Normal After Delays From Flooding, Winds (NBC4)

Sunday, April 15

• Amtrak CEO views Downeaster as a model for other states (AP)
• Amtrak Testing New Diner/Lounge on Long Distance Trains (American-Statesman)

Sunday, April 8

• Amtrak CEO: Rail service will suffer under 2008 budget (Congress Daily)
• Susquehanna River Bridge Project to Improve Reliability, On-Time Performance (Amtrak)
• Ann Arbor - Detroit train delayed until 2008 (Ann Arbor News)

Thursday, March 29

• Is Amtrak's Sunset Limited line chugging into the sunset? (Sun-Sentinel)
• Amtrak's California Zephyr Returns (News10)
• NY Amtrak train riders' bags to be checked (AP)
• Missouri House cuts Amtrak funding (AP)

Sunday, March 25

• Amtrak service may double in eastern Vermont (Times Argus)
• Amtrak Continues Work on Quantico Bridge - Carolinian Service Affected (Amtrak)
• Now Arriving: A Bigger and Better Amtrak Timetable for Spring-Summer 2007 (Amtrak)
• Ypsilanti eyed as potential Amtrak stop (Ann Arbor Business Review)
• Amtrak stop, train overpass in Oxford city plan (Oxford Press)

Sunday, March 18

• Senate Democrats Propose $1.78 Billion for Amtrak (AP)
• Burned Rail Trestle Halts Amtrak Service (AP)
• Amtrak train stuck overnight east of Waterloo, Indiana (South Bend Tribune)

Sunday, March 11

• Intercity Amtrak bill gains momentum (Gannett News Service)
• Amtrak Provides Study to Restore Rail Service to Rockford and Northwestern Illinois
• Is Amtrak service in Watertown's future? (Watertown Daily Times)
• Faster Amtrak trains to Chicago proposed for local travelers (WSBT)
• Amtrak expansion could include new Surrey station (Surrey Leader)
• Amtrak Launches Online Sales System, Amtrak RailAgent, to International Market

Sunday, March 4

• Business leaders favor Amtrak funding, which they link to economy (Philadelphia Inquirer)
• Amtrak to operate second run to Vancouver, BC (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
• Dependent on Freight Railroads, Amtrak Can't Run Trains on Time (AP)

Tuesday, February 20

• Amtrak asks Congress to boost funding 18 percent to $1.53 billion (AP)
• Proposal would extend Amtrak route from Oklahoma to KC (Wichita Eagle)
• Ridership up on Illinois Amtrak trains from Carbondale (The Southern)

Sunday, February 11

• Amtrak suspends service west of Albany due to snow (AP)
• Amtrak to Launch Ad Campaign on Experience of Long Distance Train Travel (Amtrak)
• Amtrak derailment delays passengers for three hours (San Luis Obispo Tribune)

Thursday, February 1

• Kummant Seeks to Upgrade Amtrak Image (AP)
  Amtrak President says government incentives are needed to stimulate capital investment.
• Amtrak Experiences Train Trouble (CBS3)
  Wheels of Amtrak coaches have shattered twice in three weeks, piercing floor of cars.
• QC could soon see Amtrak (WQAD)
  Potential riders enthusiastic about proposed rail service between Chicago and Quad Cities.
• Tri-Rail hires Amtrak to schedule train traffic (Sun-Sentinel)
  Amtrak to dispatch 72-mile corridor shared by CSX and Miami commuter rail.

Sunday, January 21

• Senators Try Again to Fund and Reform Amtrak (Washington Post)
  Legislation would provide Amtrak $3.2B/yr in return for efficiency and state support.
• NJ Transit's new Hudson rail tunnel clears hurdle (North Jersey Media)
  FTA approves NJ Transit plan for new trans-Hudson tunnel to NYC.
• Amtrak would connect Madison, Milwaukee (UWM Post)
  Amtrak's Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha service could extend to Madison by 2010.
• Tunnel repairs on track (Baltimore Sun)
  Senate bill would fund Amtrak tunnel improvements in New York, Baltimore, and DC.
• Amtrak exec says it can keep long-distance trains (Reuters)
  Amtrak president says conversion to state corridors can improve long distance rail service.
• Amtrak seeks to build state relationships (Daily Progress)
  Virginia is among the states Amtrak's courting for funding of regional corridors.
• Amtrak San Joaquins Affected By Track Work (Amtrak)
  Buses substitute for some trains between Bakersfield and Fresno through February 20.
• Amtrak Reopens KC-St. Louis Line After Storm (AP)
  Trees and debris have been removed, allowing return of St. Louis to Kansas City service.

Sunday, January 14

• Warrington resigning as head of NJ Transit (AP)
  Former Amtrak president to leave commuter rail agency in March.
• Amtrak's Roundabout Journey To Success (Hartford Courant)
  Amtrak to succeed with state partnerships, better management, and supportive Congress.

Saturday, January 6

• Memories still burn decades after wreck (Baltimore Sun)
  1987 Amtrak crash in Baltimore County that killed 16 led to sweeping safety changes.
• Sounder, Amtrak Trains Running Again (KIRO)
  Amtrak and commuter rail service resume north of Seattle following mudslides.

Sunday, December 31

• NJ Transit, Amtrak disagree over who's to blame for delays (The Record)
  Commuter railroad seeks joint dispatching authority for its 115,000 annual trains.
• New Amtrak president reshuffles senior management (AP)
  New Amtrak president fires CFO, marketing chief, and risk officer, among other changes.
• Late Amtrak trains delay Rail Runner (Albuquerque Tribune)
  Albuquerque commuter rail impacted by delays of Amtrak's Southwest Chief.
• Amtrak train catches fire in Rochester on the way to New York City (WHEC)
  Amtrak engine catches fire on Toronto to NYC train.

Sunday, December 17

• President of Amtrak Is Said to Oust 5 of Its Top Officials (New York Times)
  New Amtrak president fires CFO, VP Sales, police chief, and communications director.
• Amtrak Offers New First Class Menu on Acela Express (Amtrak)
  In response to rider comments, Amtrak introduces new first class meal service.
• Amtrak official suggests extending Heartland Flyer route to Tulsa (AP)
  Oklahoma City to Forth Worth route could be extended to Tulsa.
• Amtrak's Downeaster celebrates fifth-year anniversary (AP)
  Boston to Portland route has served more than 1.4 million in its first five years.
• Light Rail Line To Amtrak Depot Opens (AP)
  Sacramento light rail extended to Amtrak station; plans call for airport link.
• Amtrak ridership to Chicago soars (St. Louis Dispatch)
  Ridership on expanded Chicago routes rises 35 to 61% from a year ago.
• Amtrak's Philly-to-Harrisburg service not living up to promises (AP)
  Keystone trains are habitually late, despite promises of faster and more frequent service.
• Capitol Corridor riding high (San Francisco Chronicle)
  Amtrak's Oakland to Sacramento route has increased from 3 to 16 round-trips per day.

Thursday, November 30

• Study says feds should own Northeast Corridor line (AP)
  Business leaders propose transferring ownership from Amtrak to federal government.
• Amtrak ridership increases (USA Today)
  Total ridership up 1% in year ended September 30, including 8.8% Acela gain.
• Passenger train proponents want Amtrak line back (Press-Register)
  Amtrak has not ruled out restoring Sunset Limited route east of New Orleans.
• Amtrak to offer discounts to bring passengers back (AP)
  Discounts intended to win riders after bus substitution on St. Louis to Kansas City route.
• Train derailment in Bowie slows commuters (The Gazette)
  CSX derailment cuts power to Northeast Corridor, impacting Amtrak and MARC.
• Four rail cars back on track so far at derailment in Everett (Post-Intelligencer)
  BNSF derailment suspends Amtrak and Sounder commuter rail north of Seattle.

Wednesday, November 8

• Explosives screening for rail passengers begins Tuesday (AP)
  TSA begins screening Amtrak and light rail riders in Buffalo, New York.
• PennDOT & Amtrak Celebrate Inaugural Run of New Keystone Service (Amtrak)
  Amtrak launches faster and more frequent service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
• New Amtrak service is quick, but more work needs to be done (Patriot-News)
  Editorial: Expanded parking, food service, and frequency needed on Keystone Corridor.
• Mudslide Stalls Amtrak (KOIN)
  Two passengers suffer minor injuries as train strikes mudslide near Tacoma, Washington.
• One Dead In Florida Train Crash (AP)
  Truck driver killed after Amtrak's Silver Star hits tractor trailer in Tampa, Florida.

Monday, October 23

• Amtrak adding trains (Pontiac Daily Leader)
  Four new trains from Chicago to St. Louis, Carbondale, and Quincy begin October 30.

Sunday, October 1

• Amtrak requests yet more money (Washington Times)
  New CEO says Amtrak must find new funding to supplement federal subsidy.
• Amtrak assumes control of Acela maintenance (Reuters)
  End of relationship with Bombardier/Alstom comes seven years earlier than planned.
• Local officials hope Illinois Amtrak expansion will boost economy (AP)
  Illinois doubles Amtrak funding to $24 million, increases service on Chicago corridors.
• Amtrak adds fifth trip to Maine-Boston route (AP)
  Fifth trip on Downeaster route will be operated by bus until trackwork is completed.
• US DOT to review performance of Amtrak's board (Reuters)
  DOT auditors to review Amtrak oversight in response to Democratic lawmakers.
• Oklahoma, Texas agree to share cost of rail service (AP)
  States will fund Amtrak's Heartland Flyer route as federal funds end.
• Weller wants to increase funding for Amtrak (Herald News)
  Illinois Congressman seeks support for $1.4 billion in Amtrak funding.
• Derailment Makes for Longer Trip (Washington Post)
  Amtrak charter train carrying Washington Nationals baseball team derails near Wilmington.

Saturday, September 23

• Amtrak fares up; ridership adapts (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Monthly fare increases result in 20% decline in passes and 3% increase in revenues.
• Getting rail plans on track (Free Lance-Star)
  Virginia Congresswoman seeks answers from VRE, Amtrak, and CSX to improve service.
• Amtrak, CSX seek solutions (Times-Dispatch)
  CSX suggests Amtrak lengthen schedules and add engines to improve Auto Train.
• Vermont Amtrak service to temporarily shut down (Burlington Free Press)
  Amtrak's Vermonter suspended one week due to trackwork on New England Central RR.

Wednesday, September 13

• New Jersey May Take Over Train Corridor, Corzine Says (Bloomberg)
  Governor says state may acquire Northeast Corridor between New York and Trenton.
• Governor Rendell, Amtrak Announce $145M Upgrade of Keystone Corridor
  90-minute, 110 mph, electric service begins Oct. 30 between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
• Rail group's deal with Amtrak rapped (Boston Globe)
  Critics accuse NARP of receiving funds from Amtrak for customer feedback.
• Runaway Barge Crashes Into Railroad Bridge (Hartford Courant)
  Amtrak service suspended two hours after barge hits Connecticut bridge.
• False Security Alarm On Miami Amtrak Train (CBS 4)
  Suspicious passenger behavior forces evacuation of Amtrak train Jacksonville.
• Dead Body Travels 1,000 Miles on Amtrak (AP)
  Daughter keeps dad's death secret for 1,000 miles to avoid shipping cost.
• Penn Station evacuated after suspicious package found (AP)
  NYC's Penn Station evacuated minutes prior to ceremony at ground zero.

Friday, September 1

• Kummant Comes On Board As New Amtrak CEO (Forbes)
  Former Union Pacific executive named as Amtrak chief effective September 12.
• Amtrak Restores Most Service South of Washington (Amtrak)
  Most service resumes Saturday, September 2, as tropical storm moves north.
• Amtrak to start more trains to San Jose (Inside Bay Area)
  Amtrak Capitol Corridor adds three daily roundtrips from Oakland to San Jose.
• Amtrak adds service between Sacramento and Bay Area (Business Journal)
  Sacramento to Oakland route gains four new weekday roundtrips.
• Amtrak won't cut Tidewater trains (Times-Dispatch)
  Amtrak reverses position over potential cut of train service to Newport News.
• Record Third Quarter Ridership on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner (Amtrak)
  High gas prices boost ridership on San Diego - Los Angeles - San Luis Obispo route.

Thursday, August 24

• Amtrak on track for another line? (San Luis Obispo Tribune)
  Southern California communities asked to support new LA to San Francisco service.
• Amtrak to cut Richmond-Tidewater? (Times-Dispatch)
  Amtrak considers cutting half of service between Richmond and Newport News.
• Union Station owner says he wants Amtrak to stay (Norwich Bulletin)
  Owner of New London Connecticut station seeks public-private partnership.

Sunday, August 13

• Travelers turn to Amtrak after airline terrorism plot (Bloomberg)
  Amtrak bookings rise due to new screening standards and delays at airports.
• Amtrak urges Vermont to try smaller, more fuel efficient rail cars (Times Argus)
  Amtrak and state Transportation Agency push for DMUs on Vermonter route.
• Amtrak Adjusts Schedule Of Pere Marquette To Accommodate Track Work
  Temporary schedule will last into August as CSX completes track improvements.

Sunday, August 6

• Host railroads put Amtrak on wrong track (Boston Herald)
  Opinion: As freight traffic grows, on-time performance falls for long-distance routes.
• Amtrak Pennsylvania Keystone Service Ridership Continues to Grow (Amtrak)
  Ridership on Amtrak's Philadelphia-Harrisburg corridor increases 20% in June.
• Amtrak Train Derails In Beaumont (KFDM)
  Amtrak's eastbound Sunset Limited suffers minor derailment in Texas.

Thursday, July 27

• Downeaster chugs forward with 31 percent gain in ridership (AP)
  Portland to Boston service posts highest annual ridership gain of any Amtrak route.
• Passenger Support of Amtrak Reaches New Levels (AP)
  Nearly one million used Illinois state-subsidized routes last year, an increase of 12.5%.
• Amtrak Gives New Two-Tier Jersey Trains One Big Headache (NY Times)
  Test run of NJ Transit's new bi-level trains tears down signals in Penn Station.
• Amtrak turns off outlets on Acelas after problems (AP)
  Amtrak disables electrical outlets on Acela Express due to short-circuiting problems.

Saturday, July 15

• Feds expected to designate Hudson tunnel project as a priority (AP)
  New York and New Jersey senators, governors, and transit agencies back $6B project.
• NYC Officials Work to Secure Tunnels (AP)
  NYC's MTA, PATH, and Amtrak harden tunnels to protect against bombing and flood.
• Amtrak funding stays steady in House bill (Journal Star)
  House approves $1.3B for Amtrak in '07, equal to '06 and above Bush proposed $900M.
• Amtrak.com eases U.S. travelers into a 'training program' (ATW)
  Amtrak continues improvements to website which now accounts for nearly 40% of sales.
• CSX completes upgrade to tracks in Ashland area (Times-Dispatch)
  $6M project should reduce freight backups, improve Amtrak service north of Richmond.
• Acela Express Cafe Cars Introduce Wireless Processing of Credit Cards (Amtrak)
  Amtrak to provide instant authorization of credit card purchases in Acela cafe cars.

Tuesday, July 4

• Amtrak to restore more service in Western Upstate New York (Amtrak)
  Two Empire Service trains added to Maple Leaf and Lake Shore Limited west of Albany.
• Four dead after train-car collision (AP)
  Car struck by Amtrak train at a rural Washington state crossing.
• Amtrak, ACE raise fares effective today (The Argus)
  Fares rise for Amtrak Capitol Corridor and Altamont Commuter Express.

Saturday, June 24

• Amtrak exec details shutdown (Star-Ledger)
  Amtrak says three recent power failures cannot be blamed on deteriorating infrastructure.
• Transportation Secretary Mineta resigns (AP)
  Mineta, known for his controversial Amtrak restructuring proposal, resigns Friday.
• Is Amtrak service coming to Rolla? (Rolla Daily News)
  Missouri DOT proposes daily service between Springfield and St. Louis.

Wednesday, June 21

• Atlantic City casino train gets fast passage (Asbury Park Press)
  Casinos to fund express rail service between New York and Atlantic City by fall 2007.
• Amtrak Statement on Power Fluctuations Affecting Morning Rush Hour (Amtrak)
  Wednesday power outage had causes unrelated to similar events of the past month.
• New train names (Copley News Service)
  A president, a poet, a dog proposed for Amtrak routes being added in Illinois.
• All aboard: Amtrak adds train to Portland (Seattle Times)
  Fourth train will be added to service between Seattle and Portland on July 1.
• Portable On-Demand Video and Audio Entertainment System Rolls Out Nationally for Amtrak Passengers (Amtrak)
  Amtrak passengers can enjoy movies, TV shows, cartoons, music videos, and music.

Friday, June 9

• Amtrak still looking for cause of May power outage (AP)
  Cause of May 25th power outage on Northeast Corridor is still under investigation.
• Amtrak pledges help for NJ Transit riders (Bloomberg)
  Diesel engine placed at Hudson River Tunnel entrance in case of future power outage.
• Amtrak makes itself handheld accessible (Baltimore Business Journal)
  Amtrak Mobile provides wireless access to reservations, train status, and schedules.
• Texas "Railroad Town" Completes Restoration of Historic Depot (Amtrak)
  Mineola rededicates station used by Amtrak's Texas Eagle after $800,000 project.
• Derailment disrupts Amtrak (KRQE)
  Freight derailment disrupts Amtrak's Southwest Chief through New Mexico.

Wednesday, May 31

• Schumer Calling For Special Amtrak Investigation (CBS)
  New York Senator seeks investigation of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor power outage.
• Rail Officials Promise a Faster Response to Future Problems (New York Times)
  Amtrak and NJ Transit dissatisfied with response to 68 trains stranded up to five hours.
• Amtrak facing big budget cut - for now - after House panel vote (AP)
  Appropriations Subcommittee sets budget at $900M, a decline of more than one-third.
• Derailment cleanup continues (Times Union)
  Tuesday CSX derailment disrupts Amtrak service between Albany and Syracuse.
• Freight train crew eyed in Amtrak crash (Tribune-Review)
  Investigators to determine why freight train collided with Amtrak train in Pittsburgh station.
• Passengers On Way To Indiana Stuck On Train For Nearly 7 Hours (STNG)
  Chicago-Indianapolis train delayed seven hours after engineer misses stop signal.
• Amtrak presses its probe of massive rail power outage (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Substation data expected to explain cause of Northeast Corridor power outage.
• Massive outage latest woe for beleaguered Amtrak (AP)
  Thursday power outage halts Amtrak and commuter trains between NY and Washington.
• End of the line: Amtrak depot agent retires (Winona Daily News)
  Amtrak ticket agent retires after 20+ years at Winona WI station.
• Minot group hopes to raise money for outside depot remodeling (AP)
  Restoration committee pursues $780k remodeling of Minot ND depot.

Tuesday, May 23

• Hunter Biden tapped for Amtrak reform board (News-Journal)
  Nomination of Delaware Senator's son viewed positively by Amtrak supporters.
• Durbin Rallies To Restore Rockford Amtrak Service (Sun-Times)
  Senator seeks meeting to discuss restoring train service to Chicago's far northwest suburb.
• Fire Discovered On Amtrak Train, 400 Evacuated (AP)
  Fire on Northeast Corridor train forces evacuation at BWI station on Monday.
• Amtrak tracks shut down after New York-bound train's accident (AP)
  Northeast Corridor service suspended Monday afternoon after pedestrian death.
• Former Amtrak chief: transportation needs help (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Gunn says country is not addressing funding and planning to ease highway congestion.
• Railway fans help Amtrak stay on track (Lawrence Journal-World)
  Loyal riders support continued long-distance Amtrak routes including Southwest Chief.
• Passenger train hits tractor-trailer (AP)
  Amtrak train struck tractor-trailer in West Palm Beach, injuring seven nearby.

Tuesday, May 16

• Made fresh, before the ride (Chicago Tribune)
  Amtrak switches to pre-prepared dining car meals in effort to cut costs.
• Amtrak routes likely to expand (News Tribune)
  Illinois to expand Amtrak service by October.
• Platform to allow Amtrak's return (Daily Herald)
  New station in Stanwood Washington will provide first daily train service since 1970s.
• All aboard Amtrak - really (Register-Mail)
  Ridership up 28% in Galesburg Illinois since 2002.
• L.A.-bound train derails (Chicago Tribune)
  An empty freight car at the back of Amtrak's Southwest Chief derailed Sunday in Illinois.

Wednesday, May 10

• New Orleans, Amtrak Differ On Evacuation Plan (Wall Street Journal)
  Mayor seeks surplus equipment for evacuations; Amtrak cites equipment shortage.
• City could see train gain (Register-Mail)
  House approves $12M for more Amtrak service in Illinois.
• Gas crisis should fuel funding for Amtrak (The Republican)
  Editorial: Passenger rail deserves more government support in era of high fuel costs.

Sunday, April 30

• After 35 years, Amtrak's future uncertain (AP)
  Critics to gather in Washington as Amtrak enters 36th year on Monday.
• Expansion of North Station to be done by November (AP)
  Boston's North Station, serving commuter rail and Amtrak's Downeaster, to be expanded.
• Amtrak adds sweetener to apology for late trains (Sacramento Bee)
  Amtrak offers 10% discount for riders of late California Capitol Corridor trains.

Friday, April 21

• Train ticket sales hot on New England line (AP)
  Amtrak's Boston-Portland Downeaster often sold-out days in advance.
• Amtrak Cascade train service back on track (Bellingham Herald)
  Passenger service resumes north of Seattle following mudslides near Everett, Washington.

Sunday, April 16

• New Orleans-Baton Rouge Amtrak route considered (AP)
  New Amtrak route would serve commuting workers following Hurricane Katrina.
• Amtrak acts to make up for disruption (USA Today)
  Amtrak and CSX restore service on Friday following bridge repairs in North Carolina.
• Commuter train system to expand (Oakland Tribune)
  Amtrak California's Capitol Corridor sees continued ridership growth.
• Plan for train service to L.A. gathers steam (Desert Sun)
  State proposal calls for daily Amtrak service between Indio, Palm Springs, and LA.
• NJ Transit looks to extend train service (The Times)
  NJ Transit considers express service between New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City.

Friday, April 7

• Train group pushes for north-south 'feeder service' (Billings Gazette)
  NARP considers passenger rail link to Amtrak's Empire Builder in Shelby, Montana.
• Amtrak Crescent Service to be Restored on April 3, 2006 (Amtrak)
  Service restored on full NYC - New Orleans route following Norfolk Southern trackwork.
• Amtrak Adjusts Missouri Service to Accommodate Trackwork (Amtrak)
  Revised service between St. Louis and Kansas City began April 1.
• Amtrak gets Spring Break travelers off without a hitch (Muskegon Chronicle)
  Additional cars and staff added to meet spring break travel demands.

Friday, March 31

• Rail advocates call for increased Amtrak funding (Havre Daily News)
  National Association of Railroad Passengers seeks stable 3-5 funding for Amtrak.
• Amtrak president promises federal support (Pantagraph.com)
  Amtrak will expand Illinois service if state raises annual funding from $12M to $30M.

Sunday, March 26

• Drive to add Amtrak trains picks up steam (Lincoln Courier)
  Illinois bill seeks to triple state Amtrak funding, add four more daily trains from Chicago.
• Amtrak fast-tracks passport rules (Globe and Mail)
  Amtrak implements passport requirement for travel between US and Canada.

Sunday, March 19

• Amtrak may restructure long-distance train routes (Reuters)
  Chairman says 15 long distance routes may be restructured under pressure to cut costs.
• Harrisburg train runs may rise (Lancaster New Era)
  Corridor One commuter rail plan changes; advocates look to expanded Amtrak service.
• Rail tunnel plan advances (Times Herald-Record)
  Transportation council endorses NJ Transit's $6 billion Trans Hudson Express Tunnel.
• Amtrak looks to woo riders with upgrades (Wall Street Journal)
  New first class service aimed at boosting revenue on long distance routes.
• Derailment closes Amtrak between Northern, Southern Calif (Mercury News)
  Union Pacific derailment impacts passenger and freight service Friday.
• New Plans For Penn Station (WJZ TV)
  Amtrak considers converting vacant Baltimore station space into 72 hotel rooms.

Tuesday/Wednesday, March 7-8

• Amtrak To Beef Up Security At 30th Street Station (CBS 3)
  Increased security to be added in NYC, Philly, and Washington effective Thursday.
• Acela stop dependent on station (Connecticut Post)
  Amtrak's Acela could stop at Bridgeport station if the state builds a new platform.

Tuesday/Wednesday, February 28-March 1

• Using Amtrak rails to cost states more (Baltimore Sun)
  Federal transportation bill shifts Amtrak costs to Northeast commuter rail agencies.
• Rail-use fee hikes worry Pa., N.J., Del. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Governors ask Transportation Secretary for answers concerning increased Amtrak costs.

Thursday/Friday, February 23-24

• No injuries in Amtrak derailment near Hermann (AP)
  Amtrak train derails Wednesday in route between St. Louis and Kansas City.

Monday/Tuesday, February 20-21

• Advocates say feds out to derail Amtrak (Gannett)
  Critics say Bush's proposed $900 million for Amtrak in 2007 is insufficient.
• Blue Water line sees green: Rail ridership up nearly a third in '05 (Flint Journal)
  Ridership on Amtrak's Michigan service rises 31% in 2005.
• Renovation of Wilmington station set to begin (News Journal)
  Amtrak to launch multimillion-dollar renovation of Wilmington station within two months.

Wednesday/Thursday, February 15-16

• Amtrak Completes Second Phase Of Fare Increase (AP)
  Monthly pass fares rise for approximately 2,000 Northeast Corridor commuters.

Thursday/Friday, February 9-10

• LIRR, Amtrak on same track with commuter rail link (Newsday)
  Amtrak and Long Island Railroad agree to $7 billion Grand Central commuter rail link.
• Amtrak Forecast: Codes Continue Into Spring (Frommers)
  Discount codes are available for Northeast and national travel on Amtrak.

Tuesday, February 7

• Amtrak reopening Northwest routes (AP)
  Service between Seattle and Vancouver resumes following landslides.

Monday, February 6

• Pacific Northwest Service Disrupted by Mudslides South of Seattle (Amtrak)
  Amtrak Cascades and Coast Starlight service modified due to mudslides.

Saturday/Sunday, February 4-5

• Mudslide Cancels Amtrak And Sounder Service North From Seattle (AP)
  Another mudslide cancels Amtrak and commuter rail service north of Seattle.
• Car worship is killing the US railroad. Is ours in danger, too? (The Observer)
  Opinion: British fear desertion of railways in favor of automobiles.

Thursday/Friday, February 2-3

• Landslide closes BNSF Railway for 10th time since Christmas (The Columbian)
  Incessant heavy rain causes landslide, halts Amtrak service between Portland and Seattle.
• Bush to offer some assistance for Amtrak (AP)
  Congressional aides say Bush will include Amtrak funding in budget proposal.

Monday, January 30

• Mudslides halt Bellingham Amtrak service (AP)
  Amtrak and Sounder commuter rail again disrupted by mudslides north of Seattle.
• Downeaster a hit with its passengers (Concord Monitor)
  Amtrak's Boston to Portland route sees 18% ridership gain in 2005.
• Amtrak line reopens 30 hours after accident (AP)
  Damaged track in Washington state reopens following Empire Builder derailment.

Friday/Saturday, January 27-28

• Chicago-bound Amtrak train derails near Spokane (AP)
  Eastbound Empire Builder derails Saturday morning; no serious injuries reported.
• Amtrak discounts Acela, Metroliner fares (AP)
  Fares will rise or fall up to 15% based on demand, as already offered for regional service.
• Amtrak train derails after regular stop in Huntington (Herald-Dispatch)
  Westbound Cardinal derails Thursday in Kentucky; no injuries reported.
• $400M urged for rail upgrades (Times Union)
  Study recommends $400M in improvements for NYC-Albany corridor.

Wednesday/Thursday, January 25-26

• Record number of riders use Amtrak in Northern California (CBS5)
  Record 4.6 million riders rode Amtrak California trains last year.
• 30th St. it stays, not 'Ben' Station (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Foundation abandons efforts to rename Philadelphia station after public opposition.

Monday/Tuesday, January 23-24

• Amtrak resumes service through Meridian (AP)
  Passenger service to New Orleans restored following Norfolk Southern derailments.

Saturday/Sunday, January 21-22

• Problems with signal cause delays on NJ Transit (Asbury Park Press)
  Amtrak and NJT service to NYC disrupted Friday morning due to signal problems.

Thursday/Friday, January 19-20

• Amtrak Smart Pass Fares To increase (AP)
  Northeast Corridor monthly pass fares to rise in February.

Monday/Tuesday, January 16-17

• Mudslide In Southwestern Washington Blocks Amtrak Service (KOMO)
  Passenger and freight service disrupted again by mudslides south of Seattle.
• On-Time Records of Trains Depend on Where They Go (NY Times)
  LIRR and NJ Transit face challenges of sharing NY Penn Station with Amtrak.
• Derailment Disrupts Freight, Passengers (WTOK)
  CSX derailment disrupts freight and Amtrak service in Alabama.

Friday/Saturday, January 13-14

• Advocates call for more train trips between St. Louis, Chicago (The Telegraph)
  State representatives and Amtrak supporters push for two more Chicago-St. Louis trains.
• Street fires up momentum for 'Ben Station' (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Philadelphia mayor supports a proposal to rename Amtrak's 30th Street Station.

Wednesday, January 11

• Pols on track to bring rail system up to speed (New York Daily News)
  New York state senators support NYC-Albany high speed rail plan.
• 30th Street Station? City deserves better (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Opinion: Renaming station "Benjamin Franklin Station" would distinguish Philadelphia.

Tuesday, January 10

• Rains trigger more mudslides, closing Amtrak rail line again (AP)
  Mudslides halt Amtrak and commuter rail between Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver.
• Union Station redevelopment in talks (Chicago Tribune)
  Chicago station to provide mix of offices, hotel rooms, condominiums, and retail space.

Monday, January 9

• Downeaster may start Brunswick run in 2010 (Portland Press Herald)
  Amtrak may extend current Boston-Portland route to Brunswick, Maine.
• Enemies All Aboard Amtrak (Hartford Courant)
  Opinion: Bush appointment of unqualified political supporters endangers Amtrak.

Friday, January 6

• Governor Asks Lawmakers To Dump Bond Measure For High-Speed Rail (AP)
  Governor Schwarzenegger opposes $10 billion bond for high speed rail in California.
• Seattle-to-Everett train service halted until Monday (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
  Mudslides north of Edmonds Washington shut down BNSF route.

Thursday, January 5

• Bush goes around Congress again on Amtrak board (Reuters)
  President Bush uses recess appointments to seat Hall and Sosa on Amtrak board.
• Time is essence of rail (Times Union)
  Senator to reveal plan to cut Albany-NYC trip to two hours within two years.

Tuesday, January 3

• Some Travelers Still Love Riding the Rails (AP)
  Despite funding struggles, Amtrak served 25 million riders in 2004.
• 'Silver Meteor' 28 Hours Late (AP)
  CSX derailment delays Amtrak train 28 hours on New Year's Eve.
• Going faster, farther (New York Times)
  Europe and Asia embark on high speed rail projects while US interest lags.

Thursday/Friday, December 29-30

• Amtrak Passengers Stranded in Ga. Woods (AP)
  Passengers on Amtrak's Silver Meteor have been stranded after a freight derailment.
• Derailed Freight Train Snarls Travel Plans (WTOC)
  CSX derailment near Savannah Georgia on Thursday afternoon delays Amtrak.

Tuesday/Wednesday, December 27-28

• Passenger trains running between Seattle and Portland (Post-Intelligencer)
  Amtrak resumes Cascades service following Sunday mudslide.
• Name of the game is leave it the same (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Opinion: Amtrak should reject proposal to rename 30th Street Station as Ben Station.
• Trains rolling through city again (News-Record)
  Passenger and freight trains delayed after Norfolk Southern derailment in Greensboro, NC.

Friday/Saturday, December 23-24

• Train speeds up: Get to D.C. 10 minutes faster (The Hook)
  Amtrak will begin using faster Norfolk Southern track near Charlottesville, VA.
• Amtrak Repairs To Keep Rocks From Falling Onto Astoria (Queens Chronicle)
  Hell Gate Bridge construction will prevent debris from falling onto streets below.

Wednesday, December 21

• Amtrak train hits two vehicles in separate incidents (AP)
  St. Louis to Chicago train hits car and truck in separate incidents on Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 14

• Denver-bound Amtrak train derails in Utah (AP)
  Amtrak's eastbound California Zephyr strikes a semi trailer in Utah on Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 13

• Another Look at Amtrak's Future (Washington Post)
  Opinion: Three widely differing views on Amtrak and the future of passenger rail.

Monday, December 12

• Arlo Rides Train He Made Famous (CBS)
  Arlo Guthrie rides Amtrak's City of New Orleans to raise money for hurricane victims.
• Can Amtrak survive three more years of Bush? (Seattle Times)
  Opinion: Congress versus Bush over the future of passenger rail.

Sunday, December 11

• Amtrak continues struggle to manage itself, with subsidies (NY Times)
  Congress ties $8.3 million in federal money to increased premium freight.
• Amtrak Downeaster service on rebound (WHDH)
  Boston to Portland ridership up 15% this year, boosted in part by higher gas prices.

Friday, December 9

• Freight derails, slowing Amtrak (News Journal)
  Minor freight derailment delays Amtrak between Philadelphia and Washington.

Sunday, December 4

• Amtrak: Tragedy or farce? (Roanoke Times)
  Opinion: Amtrak President Gunn was fired due to success in rehabilitating company.
• Amtrak's Future (Washington Post)
  Opinion: Amtrak board that fired the company's president is inadequate.

Thursday, December 1

• Bush, in reversal, clears $1.3B in aid to Amtrak (Star Ledger)
  Funding package requires changes to food service and first class service.
• Amtrak expansion urged (State Journal-Register)
  Midwest High Speed Rail Association seeks more trains on three Illinois routes.
• All Aboard: Aggravation for Amtrak (Conservative Voice)
  Opinion: Fired Amtrak president was an experienced manager seeking reforms.
• Fired Amtrak chief stood in the way of reform (Baltimore Sun)
  Opinion: Amtrak should focus on serving densely populated corridors such as Northeast.
• Plan to fund rail projects is approved (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Virginia state Rail Advisory Board approves funding plan; critics question freight projects.

Sunday, November 27

• Goin' off the Amtrak (New York Daily News)
  Ousted Amtrak President David Gunn predicts reform plan will impact NYC transit.
• Roomette for one (Chicago Tribune)
  Revitalized Empire Builder provides first class travel between Chicago and Portland.
• Amtrak sets Iowa passenger record (AP)
  61,000 Iowans rode Amtrak this year, an increase of 13% over last year.

Friday, November 25

• Rail Service Gunn-ed Down (Hartford Courant)
  Opinion: Bush administration incorrectly assessed economics of passenger rail.

Wednesday, November 23

• Amtrak Adds Trains for Thanksgiving Holiday (AP)
  Amtrak adds 60 trains; expects 125,000 passengers Wednesday.

Saturday, November 19

• Amtrak Seeks Turnaround CEO (AP)
  Transportation Secretary Mineta says Amtrak board seeks turnaround CEO.
• Congress says Amtrak must reduce subsidies (Reuters)
  Agreement would provide $1.3 billion for Amtrak and require cost reductions.
• Amtrak adds trains for holiday week (AP)
  Amtrak adds 60 extra trains, mainly on Wednesday and Saturday.
• Amtrak adding fifth roundtrip (AP)
  New side track allows for fifth Downeaster round-trip between Portland and Boston.

Thursday, November 17

• Amtrak Warns Of Possible Strike (All Headline News)
  Two unions protest a six-year moratorium in contract negotiations.
• Train hub to reduce waits (New York Daily News)
  New York's new train station will speed commuter exit when opening around 2010.

Wednesday, November 16

• Supporters urge ousted Amtrak president be reinstated (AP)
  Congress asks Amtrak board to reinstate President David Gunn.
• Amtrak chairman admits secret talks to sell assets (Star-Ledger)
  Chairman tells Congress he has conducted meetings to sell Amtrak's Northeast Corridor.
• Amtrak, Subway agree to food service trial (Billings Gazette)
  Subway Restaurants to provide food service on NYC-Albany route.

Monday, November 14

• Going Down The Wrong Track (The Ledger)
  Amtrak Chairman fires President just two months after praising accomplishments.

Friday, November 11

• The Railroading of Amtrak (FAIR)
  Trains, planes and automobiles held to different standards.
• No way to run a railroad (Star Tribune)
  Editorial: Bush administration is determined to shutdown Amtrak.

Thursday, November 10

• Amtrak Fires Its President in Dispute Over Future (New York Times)
  Bush-appointed Amtrak board fires President Gunn, pushes for additional reform.
• Amtrak chief who opposed Bush fired (The News Journal)
  Move could signal an end to long-distance train service.
• Amtrak derailed (Boston Globe)
  Editorial: Firing of President Gunn jeopardizes Amtrak's future.

Wednesday, November 9

• U.S. Department of Transportation to Tighten Oversight of Amtrak (DOT)
  Transportation Secretary Mineta says GAO report supports greater financial oversight.

Monday, November 7

• Hurricane Wilma - Full Silver Service Restoration (Amtrak)
  Silver Star, Silver Meteor, and connecting buses fully restored by November 9.

Friday, November 4

• GAO: Amtrak Needs Outside Financial Help (AP)
  Congressional investigators said Thursday that Amtrak must improve financial oversight.
• Hurricane Wilma - Florida Service Restoration Plan (Amtrak)
  Amtrak updates service of Silver Star and Silver Meteor routes following hurricane.

Thursday, November 3

• Amtrak train delayed here after engine catches fire (Palatka Daily News)
  Fuel leak causes engine fire on Amtrak's Silver Meteor route.
• It's the Quiet Car. No, Really. (Fairfield County Weekly)
  Amtrak's "quiet car" challenges those with cell phones.

Tuesday, November 1

• Amtrak resumes Sunset Limited passenger service through Houston (AP)
  Los Angeles to New Orleans service resumes; still suspended east of New Orleans.
• Amtrak Hikes Last-Minute Fares (AP)
  Tickets purchased close to departure time are now 15-25% higher.

Saturday, October 29

• Clocker car's time runs out (The Times)
  End of Amtrak's Clocker service spells end to private club car for Princeton passengers.

Thursday, October 27

• Amtrak Bridge Rocks Astoria For Second Time This Month (Queens Chronicle)
  Workers on Hell Gate Bridge dislodged rocks that fell on street below.

Tuesday, October 25

• Amtrak train delayed by bomb threat (AP)
  Boston to Washington train delayed for two hours due to bomb threat

Monday, October 24

• Keystone State's quantum leap (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Pennsylvania's Philadelphia-Harrisburg corridor improvements could serve as a model for other states, including Virginia's Washington-Richmond route.
• Amtrak is derailed by the profit myth (News-Journal)
  Opinion: Bush-appointed Amtrak board has no experience with Amtrak.
• Amtrak locomotive catches fire in Iowa (AP)
  Second locomotive on California Zephyr catches fire in route to Chicago.
• Heartland Flyer ridership jumps 23% (Journal Record)
  Amtrak sees ridership gain on Oklahoma City to Fort Worth route.

Friday, October 21

• Amtrak Ends Private Cars; Princeton's '200 Club' to Ride Local (Bloomberg)
  Private car from Princeton to NYC ends as NJ Transit replaces Amtrak's Clocker service.
• Hurricane Wilma - Florida Service Disruptions (Amtrak)
  Amtrak's Auto Train and Silver Service routes cancelled through Monday.

Wednesday, October 19

• Amtrak Ridership of 25.4M Marks Third Straight Year of Record Increases
  Increase comes despite 5-month Acela Express disruption and hurricane cancellations.

Monday, October 17

• An attack on Amtrak (Boston Globe)
  Opinion: Bush appointees didn't consult states prior to spinoff vote.
• Abandoning Amtrak (North Jersey Media Group)
  Opinion: Congress must step forward to stop the Northeast Corridor spinoff plan.
• Record numbers ride Amtrak (Billings Gazette)
  Amtrak reported record ridership in the 2005 budget year ended last month.

Friday, October 14

• Plan for Amtrak's N.E. Corridor raises questions (Boston Globe)
  Amtrak plan raises opposition from politicians, rail advocates, and regional planners.
• Battle over Amtrak looms (Trenton Times)
  Amtrak chairman says proposal will make it easier to justify state support.

Thursday, October 13

• Amtrak Breakup Advances (New York Times)
  Amtrak Board approves Bush administration plan to breakup railroad, create separate Northeast Corridor division shared by federal government and states.
• 3,000 seats added to morning rail rush (Star-Ledger)
  More NJ Transit trains to New York will help replace Amtrak Clocker service.

Wednesday, October 12

• Sunset Limited won't be back in town for months (Tallahassee Democrat)
  Amtrak won't restore Sunset Limited route east of San Antonio for at least six months.
• Amtrak resumes service (Hattiesburg American)
  Crescent and City of New Orleans routes resume service to New Orleans.
• Firms will pay $24.75m in Amtrak overcharge case (AP)
  Companies to pay government for overcharging Amtrak Northeast Corridor projects.
• Coal Train Derails, Amtrak Trains Rerouted (CBS4)
  Union Pacific train derails nine cars Tuesday near Kremmling, Colorado.

Saturday, October 8

• US needs to step up rail security planning (Reuters)
  Congressional investigators cite need for a consistent approach for analyzing risks of subway, commuter rail, and Amtrak services used by 11 million each weekday.
• Amtrak Trains to Roll Out of New Orleans on October 9 (Amtrak)
  Crescent and City of New Orleans routes resume service to New Orleans.

Friday,  October 7

• Amtrak gives passengers more choice in fares (Times Union)
  Northeast fares now tiered based on demand, providing price reductions on some trains.
• Amtrak service from New Orleans to Gainesville resumes (AccessNorthGa.com)
  Full Crescent and City of New Orleans routes to be restored this weekend.

Thursday, October 6

• Regional and Acela Trains Running Normally with Minimal Delays (Amtrak)
  Full New York to Boston service expected Friday as power is restored.

Tuesday, October 4

• Amtrak strikes gold last month in Golden State (East Bay Business Times)
  High gasoline prices may be providing a boon to Amtrak's California routes.

Monday, October 3

• Interest high in one-time train trip in Oklahoma (Ark City Traveler)
  Amtrak extends Heartland Flyer route to Guthrie for one weekend only.
• Real results from a fake disaster (Times Union)
  Simulated explosion aboard Amtrak train gives emergency responders valuable training.

Friday, September 30

• Railroad crossing gates should have prevented crash (Norwich Bulletin)
  State-of-the-art gates and sensors should have prevented Amtrak Acela crash.
• Amtrak Train Derails South of Desoto (KSDK)
  No major injuries reported in Texas Eagle crash caused by a rockslide.

Tuesday, September 27

• Amtrak to implement fare increases in stages (AP)
  Revised fare increase plan to take effect October through February 2006.
• Amtrak Service Bulletin Hurricane Rita (Amtrak)
  All Texas service is now restored, including the Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited.
• Latest Amtrak station design a clear winner (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
  Milwaukee proposes new Amtrak station to replace 1965 structure.
• 14% cut in Amtrak funding threatens Flint-Chicago line (Flint Journal)
  $1 million funding cut could reduce service from Port Huron and Grand Rapids to Chicago.
• Amtrak: Telling it like it is (UTU)
  Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown defends Amtrak, points to ridership increases.
• Climb Aboard North Carolina’s Amtrak Festival Express (Lincoln Tribune)
  Amtrak's Piedmont and Carolinian trains to make special stops for North Carolina events.

Friday, September 23

• Texas Eagle, Sunset Limited - Temporary Revised Service Plan (Amtrak)
  Amtrak revises Texas service through the weekend due to Hurricane Rita.
• Amtrak declines idea to move facility to B.C. (WMMT)
  Amtrak declines Michigan lawmakers request to move maintenance facility from Indiana.

Thursday, September 22

• Acela trains return to full service (Washington Business Journal)
  Amtrak's Acela Express will return to full-service on Sept 26 following brake repairs.

Wednesday, September 21

• Amtrak says private companies could bid for routes (Reuters)
  Amtrak chairman says the private sector could operate some national routes.
• Idle Acelas didn't create cash crisis for Amtrak (Reuters)
  Amtrak says the loss of Acela Express for six months did not create a financial crisis.
• Amtrak starts reserved seating (Times Union)
  Trains on New York State routes became all-reserved Wednesday.
• Acela Express service restoration enters final phase (Boston Business Journal)
  Amtrak to resume eight weekday roundtrips between New York and Boston.

Friday, September 16

• In reversal, Amtrak says it will serve Bucks County station (AP)
  Amtrak to maintain regional service at Cornwells Heights station outside Philadelphia.
• Downeaster fares are headed up (AP)
  With national fare hikes postponed, Amtrak to raise Boston-Portland fares next week.

Thursday, September 15

• Amtrak postponing its planned fare increases (AP)
  Fare hikes of up to 60% have been postponed beyond next week.
• Acela Service To Expand Monday (NBC)
  Amtrak restores hourly Acela Express service south of New York, four trips to Boston.

Tuesday, September 13

• Commuters rethink lifestyles, jobs, as Amtrak increases prices (Baltimore Sun)
  Commuters frustrated as monthly fares rise nearly 60% with only two weeks notice.
• Amtrak Mum on Fare Hike, Criticized for Targeting Commuters (Times Union)
  Monthly pass fare increase of more than 50% draws criticism in Northeast.
• $15.2 Million Amtrak Station Redux Proposed (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
  Milwaukee station project could be a catalyst for local development.
• Vandals halt local Amtrak train, disrupt service (Times Herald)
  Amtrak forced to suspend Chicago to Port Huron route due to debris placed on tracks.

Monday, September 12

• Amtrak, Nagin Argue Over Rescue Train (NewsMax)
  New Orleans mayor denies that Amtrak offered to evacuate residents.
• Amtrak Works to Restore Service to Louisiana and Mississippi (Amtrak)
  Amtrak updates status of City of New Orleans, Crescent, and Sunset Limited routes.
• Amtrak to raise fares, end service in Bucks County (Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Monthly passes on the Northeast Corridor will increase as much as 59% effective Sept. 20. Philly to NYC pass increases from $633 to $1,008.
• More Acela Trains Now In Service (AP)
  Amtrak begins 12 Acela Express weekday roundtrips between NYC and Washington.
• Amtrak's Downeaster hits million rider mark (Foster's Online)
  One-millionth passenger rides Amtrak's Boston-Portland route that began in Dec 2001.

Friday, September 9

• Rising Fuel Costs Lead to Amtrak Fare Increase (Amtrak)
  Amtrak will raise most fares 5% to 7% effective September 20. Additionally, nearly all Northeast service will become all-reserved, including Empire and Keystone routes.
• Major Fare Increase Expected For Amtrak Riders (CBS)
  Cost of monthly passes on the Northeast Corridor may rise up to 50%.
• Fire Evacuates New York's Penn Station (AP)
  An equipment room fire halted Amtrak and commuter rail service Thursday night.
• Amtrak Adds Another Train on Saturday to Penn Station (AP)
  Amtrak will add a second NYC-Boston round-trip as equipment is returned to service.
• Weather getting Amtrak on track (Times Union)
  Completed CSX track work improves on-time performance in New York state.

Thursday, September 8

• Amtrak chief urges rail use (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Citing cost of gas, David Gunn says railroads offer alternative but need more funding.
• Highways to Hell (Hartford Advocate)
  Highway bill includes $24 billion for pork barrel projects, while Amtrak fights for funding.
• Spruced-up Depot to host trains again (News-Record)
  Amtrak will begin using Greensboro's Douglas Galyon Depot after 26-year absence.

Wednesday, September 7

• Amtrak: Improve rail service (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Amtrak chief David Gunn says improved rail service is critical in age of high fuel prices.

Tuesday, September 6

• Pacific Surfliner picking up steam (San Luis Obispo Tribune)
  Amtrak's San Luis Obispo - Los Angeles - San Diego corridor continues to gain riders.
• Amtrak Petitioned To Raise Spans (The Day)
  Connecticut residents and boaters ask Amtrak to raise bridges when replaced.
• Amtrak Downeaster Expects Million-Passenger Milestone (AP)
  Boston to Portland route expects one-millionth passenger since its launch in 2001.

Sunday, September 4

• Finally rescued: Exhausted refugees arrive by Amtrak (Daily Advertiser)
  First Amtrak evacuation train arrives from New Orleans Saturday with 350 passengers.

Saturday, September 3

• Amtrak to help evacuate hurricane victims (Clarion Ledger)
  First train evacuates New Orleans residents to Lafayette, LA on Friday night. Continued round-trips will be made, with a second train joining the effort Monday.
• Amtrak trains to aid in New Orleans evacuation (Reuters)
  Special twelve-car train brings food and water, evacuates residents to Lafayette.
• Amtrak revises service to New Orleans until further notice
  City of New Orleans to terminate in Jackson, MS; Crescent to terminate in Meridian, MS; Sunset Limited to terminate in San Antonio, TX.

Thursday, September 1

• Amtrak planning evacuations for New Orleans residents (Clarion-Ledger)
  Stranded residents may be evacuated by rail to the west and north of New Orleans.
• Amtrak revises service to New Orleans through Tuesday
  City of New Orleans, Crescent, and Sunset Limited routes impacted by storm.

Wednesday, August 31

• Detour of California Zephyr to Track Historic Transcontinental Route (Amtrak)
  Union Pacific trackwork will reroute Amtrak service between Denver & Salt Lake City.
• Amtrak revises service to New Orleans through the weekend
  City of New Orleans, Crescent, and Sunset Limited routes impacted by storm.

Monday, August 29

• Amtrak debuts upgrades with renovated Empire Builder (Daily Inter Lake)
  Amtrak's top brass rode the Empire Builder in celebration of recent upgrade.
• Amtrak revises service to New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina
  City of New Orleans, Crescent, and Sunset Limited routes impacted by storm.

Saturday/Sunday, August 27-28

• A new view of trains (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
  Amtrak's new Empire Builder service could be key to rebuilding a passenger rail empire.
• One line open at site of derailment (Billings Gazette)
  One of two tracks reopen after Friday