Amtrak

?? Exciting news from Washington Union Station! The Amtrak Temporary Ticketed Waiting Area is officially open. Located in the former Uniqlo space near the Amtrak ticket counter, the new waiting area offers over 150 seats, providing more comfortable and convenient options for Amtrak ticketed customers at our second busiest station in the national network. This addition marks a major milestone in our commitment to enhancing your travel experience, making your time at Washington Union Station as seamless, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. #Amtrak #RetrainTravel #WashingtonUnionStation

We're excited to share that the track renewal work on the Harrisburg Line between Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is officially complete! ? What does this mean for customers? A smoother, more comfortable ride and improved reliability for Keystone Service and Pennsylvanian trains, thanks to over 43 miles of track upgrades, including 113,000+ durable concrete ties—designed to last 50 years—being installed, ensuring the tracks stay in great shape for decades. ? By adopting an innovative construction approach, we completed nearly two years of work in just eight months—minimizing disruption and restoring full service faster. ? A huge thank you to the 200+ Amtrak employees, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and all our partners who made this project possible.

Luigi Rosa, Assistant Vice President of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) Program, spoke at the Greater Baltimore Committee's Transportation and Economic Opportunity Series, sharing how the FDT Program is set to drive Baltimore's economic growth. Luigi highlighted the program's focus on creating new jobs, improving transit access, and establishing a more connected Baltimore through critical infrastructure upgrades, including a new fully accessible West Baltimore MARC Station and modernized bridges. ? These investments reflect Amtrak's commitment to empowering communities and providing lasting benefits for Baltimore residents. By enhancing connectivity and accessibility, the FDT Program is paving the way for sustainable growth and stronger neighborhoods, setting Baltimore on a brighter, more connected future. ? Thank you, Luigi, for championing Amtrak's commitment to empowering Baltimore's future. #Amtrak #FrederickDouglassTunnel #Infrastructure

Amtrak is proud to celebrate women in technology. At?SWE, the Society of Women Engineers Conference/Expo?our team met with the next generation of talent at the largest conference for women in engineering and technology.? ? https://lnkd.in/gnhmqEKW

For more than half a century, Amtrak has proudly recruited veterans, We recognize the invaluable skills and values they bring to America’s Railroad. Today, nearly 9% of our workforce identifies as a member of the military community. Their technical expertise, organizational abilities and leadership skills honed in the armed forces seamlessly translates into the diverse career paths in the rail industry.? ? We're also proud to highlight our Military Community Network Employee Resource Group. This ERG, led by Amtrak employees, fosters understanding and inclusion for veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, and their allies. On Friday, November 8th, they hosted a panel featuring Amtrak veterans who shared their stories, experiences, and suggestions for observing Veterans Day. ? For Veteran's Day, we honor and express our gratitude to all veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves. Your service and commitment to our country are deeply appreciated. Thank you for your courage, dedication and sacrifice.

The Floridian has arrived! ?? ??? Today, Amtrak proudly launches a new travel experience: the Floridian. This limited-time route connects Chicago and Miami, combining our Capitol Limited and Silver Star lines. No more crowded airports or lengthy drives—with us, you enjoy the freedom to move, arrive in city centers, and savor the comfort of our Traditional Dining with chef-prepared meals. With stops in Washington, DC, Orlando, Tampa, and more, you finally enjoy the scenic journey along the way. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, experience two iconic routes in one incredible trip. Book now to join us on this unforgettable journey! #AmtrakFloridian #RetrainTravel #Floridian

Join us in congratulating our Chief Financial Officer, Tracie W., on being recognized with the prestigious Women in Rail Award by Railway Age! This annual award honors exceptional women in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico railway industry for their leadership, vision, innovation, and community impact. As part of Railway Age's 8th annual awards, Tracie is among 25 distinguished railroaders celebrated for breaking barriers and driving change in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Her achievements inspire and set a high bar for future leaders, paving the way for the next generation of women in rail. Congratulations, Tracie, on this well-deserved recognition of your outstanding contributions! Want to hear more from Tracie about navigating a successful career in rail? Watch our throwback video, where she shares her insights and experiences: https://lnkd.in/eYbxhRcj #WomeninRail #WomenLeaders

Big news! Amtrak has been awarded $126M through FRA’s CRISI grant program to advance six projects benefiting more than two dozen states. Many Amtrak partners also received funding that will improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of Amtrak service and support the expansion of intercity passenger rail. ? These grants will directly support many Amtrak priorities, including strengthening our workforce, improving reliability, increasing service and advancing an important piece of the Chicago Hub Improvement Program (CHIP) as we work to double Amtrak ridership nationwide by 2040. ? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epmu_E8U

Join Amtrak this week at the #SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers?Conference/Expo in Anaheim, CA! ? Amtrak will be at Booth #1260 from?November 1-2. SHPE is the country’s largest annual gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals. With over 14,000 members, SHPE is excited to showcase emerging talent in STEM fields. ? We’re excited to meet you!?

We’ve taken a major step forward in modernizing our infrastructure with the awarding of the first of three key construction contracts for the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Program.? Earlier this year, the work at Bryn Mawr Substation was awarded to Vanalt Electrical Construction. Last week we selected HNTB to provide project and construction management support for the substation at Bryn Mawr and the Bryn Mawr to Paoli segment of the transmission line project. This multi-year initiative will upgrade the electrification system along an 18-mile section of track between the Zoo Substation in Philadelphia and the Paoli Substation in Chester County. Once completed, the upgraded system will deliver more reliable service for Amtrak’s Keystone Service, Pennsylvanian trains, and SEPTA’s Paoli Thorndale Line, including: ??? 330 new catenary structures ? New Transmission lines and Overhead Catenary System (OCS) ??? Installation of static wire and electric insulators?? Enhancements to the Bryn Mawr switching station for 138kV service??? Signal power system upgrades for system standardization from 3.3kV to 6.9kV??? Decommissioning of existing transmission lines and OCS structures ? This project represents a significant improvement in our infrastructure, benefiting passengers and operations alike.