WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. passenger rail system Amtrak says it has recorded an all-time ridership record thanks in part to crowded highways, airport hassles and high gas prices.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Amtrak officials say security authorities held an unannounced drill Tuesday at 150 railway stations in 13 states from Virginia to Vermont.
WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- Amtrak is unable to quickly meet increasing demand for its rail services because it has been scaled back so much in the past, officials say.
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- Grants to aid cities in the event of terrorist attacks or natural disasters were announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Amtrak honored the executive director of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority for her support and commitment to U.S. passenger rail service.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Amtrak canceled service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, Canada, this weekend after cracks were found in the suspension of a rail car. The U.S. national passenger rail corporation hopes to restore some service on Monday, The Oregonian reported Saturda
NEW YORK, April 19 (UPI) -- Amtrak said Monday it had restored a rail line in New York where a train rammed a commuter train earlier, inuring about 130 people.
LONDON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- High-speed rail that runs up to 200 mph could cut the travel time from London to Glasgow, Scotland, to three hours, the BBC reported.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administration is expanding efforts to increase security in intercity buses with a $20 million program.
WASHINGTON, June 29 (UPI) -- Amtrak agreed with the Bush administration on a final recovery plan Friday that will keep the passenger rail service running the rest of the year while developi
