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Biden marks Amtrak's 50th anniversary in Philadelphia

May 2, 2021 "It’s an honor to celebrate Amtrak’s 50th anniversary. I look forward to a bright future for all American rail" – President Joe Biden

Saratoga Rail Service Press Conference – Friday April 30th 2021

May 1, 2021 Saratoga County Chamber and the Empire State Passenger Association look to NYSDOT and Amtrak to restart Ethan Allen line service and expand future Amtrak service to Saratoga Springs.

LIRR Studying Bi-mode Battery-Electric Trains

April 29, 2021 The trains would run off the existing DC third rail in electrified territory and then seamlessly switch to batteries in the current non-electrified diesel territory.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo unveils Penn Station Reconstruction Plans

April 22, 2021 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday, April 21 unveiled two new reconstruction options for transforming the current Penn Station.

Amtrak selects Siemens Mobility as the Preferred Bidder for the Next Generation of Corridor Equipment

April 22, 2021 Amtrak selects Siemens Mobility as the preferred bidder for the next generation of corridor equipment which will replace the Amfleet I cars in Northeastern service.