The most notable upgrade from a passenger perspective is the return of Amtrak Sightseer Lounges (aka observation cars) on the leg ... observation lounges have big picture windows and high seats ...

Passengers came to St. Paul Union Depot on May 21, 2024, for the launch of the new Amtrak Borealis train between the Twin Cities and Chicago. Amtrak’s Borealis passenger rail service between St ...

The Downeaster rail service between Boston and Brunswick, Maine, will operate with fewer passenger cars. Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari stated the company is developing a "long-term plan" while ...

Amtrak is relocating Amfleet railcars from around the country to help restore service in the Pacific Northwest after the ...

Service on its Downeaster, Hiawatha, Borealis and Cascades routes will be impacted as the cars undergo repairs. Across those four routes, Amtrak pulled 70 passenger cars, reported Janet Matkin ...