Amtrak’s ‘Connect US’ Expansion Plans: Things to Know

Amtrak Expansion Map

Amtrak released an expansion map in April 2021 based on potential infrastructure funding from the US government. Funding would create over 30 new routes, increase service and pay for repairs (view the fact sheet). Here are top things to know about the expansion plans: More than 10 states get new Amtrak stations States including Wyoming, … Continue reading Amtrak’s ‘Connect US’ Expansion Plans: Things to Know

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Amtrak schedule changes October 2020: Things to know

Capitol Limited Amtrak train at Martinsburg, WV

Due to decreased demand for rail service related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amtrak is modifying service on some of its long-distance routes starting in October. Frequency on these routes is changing from daily to three days per week. Two routes, Cardinal and Sunset Limited, were already operating on the three-day per week schedule and will … Continue reading Amtrak schedule changes October 2020: Things to know