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An Amtrak train struck a truck hauling hay outside Pleasant Hill, Missouri, on Sunday, injuring six train passengers. Here’s ...
The eastbound train, en route from Kansas City to St. Louis, struck a trailer at a private crossing east of Pleasant Hill, ...
An Amtrak train struck a trailer that was on the railroad tracks near Pleasant Hill Aug. 17, the Missouri State Highway ...
Amtrak will debut its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains Aug. 28, offering faster, more comfortable service between ...
Passengers were stuck on an Amtrak train near Battle Creek for several hours Friday night due to a mechanical problem.
Officials say a rescue engine was dispatched to help move the train, but the train was held up again by repair work being ...
Is the NextGen Acela ready for prime time?  We shall see. But beware of the PR hype proclaiming NextGen Acela as the savior ...
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...
The NextGen Acela will offer smoother rides, better seating, and elevated onboard dining between Boston and Washington, D.C.
Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but ...
Amtrak announced its new Acela trains will begin revenue service on Aug. 28, with all 28 of the new sets expected to be carrying passengers by the end of 2027.
Trains are making a comeback! And in the Northeast, Amtrak is changing the game with new high-speed trains. Here's everything ...