Amtrak is the largest high-speed rail provider in the United States, carrying over 30 million passengers annually. It is ...

Explore the stark contrast between America’s most traveled and least crowded Amtrak routes, uncovering what drives high ridership and what doesn't.

An Amtrak proposal to provide a one-seat ride from Ronkonkoma to Washington, D.C., with stops in Hicksville and Jamaica, is gaining momentum, having recently completed the first phase in a three-step ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Where Would the Model Work Best? The process for getting a New Starts grant (or a Small Starts grant, for that matter) from ...

The American passenger rail renaissance is well-under way! Sold out trains, highly successful new services, and (justifiable) ...

Claremont, New Hampshire stands as that rare financial oasis in today’s inflated landscape. Tucked along the scenic Sugar ...

The funding shift comes after Amtrak officials agreed to make short-and long-term repairs on the Northeast Corridor in New ...

The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.

Amtrak requested $850 million for Northeast Corridor grants in the agency’s fiscal year 2026 budget. That is $291 million less than the $1.141 billion allocated in 2025. That amount would be ...