Amtrak

Farewell to Our Summer Interns!   What an incredible summer it has been! Today, we bid farewell to our talented summer interns who have enriched our company with their vibrant energy and innovative spirit. Your dedication and creativity have been instrumental in propelling our teams forward.   Let’s keep pushing the boundaries, sparking inspiration, and embarking on new adventures. To all those aspiring to make their mark in the industry and beyond, may your ambitions guide you to extraordinary destinations.   Here's to every intern at Amtrak—thank you for your hard work, agility, and ingenuity. Your contributions have left an indelible mark on our journey.   Wishing each one of you unlimited success as you chase your dreams!   #InternLife #Farewell #FutureAmtrakLeaders #SuccessJourney #Amtrak

ICYMI - Our all-new, premium NextGen Acela trains will debut on Thursday, August 28. We've got pictures, videos, fact sheets and more information on our online media kit and content warehouse. Check it out to see and learn more about the upcoming game-changing experience you can have on these new trains. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eX63w-ny

The future of high-speed rail in America is here. Don’t skip ahead—you’ll want to watch until the end. In this episode of In Conversation with Amtrak, Executive Vice Presidents Eliot Hamlisch and Laura Mason discuss how the NextGen Acela will transform the passenger experience and reshape travel along the Northeast Corridor.  This new fleet brings more capacity, improved comfort, and modern amenities including enhanced Wi-Fi, spacious seating, touchless features, and a smoother ride. It’s a major step forward in delivering efficient, reliable service for today’s travelers. This is a pivotal moment for Amtrak—and for the future of rail in the United States. Watch until the end for an exciting announcement about when the NextGen Acela will launch. 

Exciting news! We've added a new track and platform at Washington Union Station that expands service capacity and improves the overall customer experience. This new track will primarily serve Virginia Railway Express (VRE) trains, along with Amtrak Long Distance and Amtrak Virginia trains that connect the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with dozens of destinations. “As Amtrak ridership continues to break records, this investment is key to easing rail congestion and improving service reliability at Amtrak’s second busiest station, along the Northeast Corridor, and into Virginia,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “This is yet another example of Amtrak’s commitment to creating a safer, more reliable, and more welcoming environment at this gateway to our nation’s capital.” “This is an exciting milestone for improved rail infrastructure in the region,” said VRE CEO Rich Dalton. “The added station and track capacity at Union Station provided by the Track 22 Project enhances the reliability and flexibility of service for all passengers moving through the station, including VRE riders. This project is a crucial part of a collaborative effort to modernize this vital transportation hub and VRE looks forward to the benefits it brings to our riders and the broader rail network.” Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ewpCHGbY

Last week, we welcomed Costin Corneanu as our new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the continued leadership: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gjUvREEm

Happy National Intern Day from Amtrak! Today, we celebrate the vibrant energy and innovative contributions our past, present, and future interns bring to Amtrak. Your dedication and creativity play a pivotal role in driving us forward. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey! At Amtrak, we believe in creating meaningful experiences through our project-based and hands-on approach to internships, co-ops, and externship programs. Our interns gain unparalleled exposure to real-world challenges and work with dynamic teams that shape their professional growth. To our current interns: Your fresh perspectives and passion continue to transform our company in exciting ways. We can’t wait to see how you’ll lead the future of rail. To our past interns: As you venture into your careers, whether within our network or beyond, we applaud your accomplishments and celebrate your continued success. Let’s continue to innovate, inspire, and embark on great journeys together! To all interns aspiring to spread their wings in the rail industry and beyond, may your aspirations lead you to incredible destinations. Here’s to every intern, co-op, and extern at Amtrak and beyond—thank you for your hard work, agility, and ingenuity. Your impact is lasting and impactful! Wishing you all success as you continue to chase your dreams! #NationalInternDay #AmtrakInterns #FutureLeadersofRail

What better way than to wrap up your Southern California adventure aboard the Pacific Surfliner—with a touch of magic 😉

"Union Station has been bringing Chicago to the world and the world right back to Chicago." That’s how Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker described the iconic station at last week’s Centennial Celebration. "Millions of passengers from around the globe have passed through those halls—and whether arriving from near or far, each has been welcomed by this incredible building."   🎂 See highlights from @Amtrak’s 100th birthday bash, including a massive historic art installation, and explore the station’s first century—and what’s ahead—at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gMPX_5xE.

In just three short weeks, Portal North Bridge has gone from having an empty deck on top of the surface to a structure featuring 800 tons of ballast and the installation of 1,200 linear feet of track and track ties, as it continues to prepare for service in March 2026. Thanks to the strong collaboration with our partners at NJ TRANSIT and our contractors, exciting progress continues, and the work that gets done between site visits is significant!

Amtrak marks the 35th anniversary of the landmark ADA with $190 million in investments in FY25, more than 200 station accessibility upgrades, and other improvement projects across the National Network to ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience for customers with disabilities, as part of the company’s program to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).