A Closer Look: Rolling out the Red Carpet
January 10, 2014
The Lake Shore Limited shone during a special "Twentieth Century Week" filled with Broadway stars, champagne toasts and a nod to railroading's rich and colorful history.
Christmas on the Rails
December 20, 2013
For passengers traveling during the holidays, menus embellished with hand-drawn decorations evoke the joy and warmth of the season.
All Aboard for the Big Game: Amtrak Football Specials
December 11, 2013
Since its early days, Amtrak has promoted rail travel as a convenient and easy way to attend favorite sporting events, including games between famous football rivals.
Amtrak Year-by-Year: 1981
December 2, 2013
Proud of its work to refurbish the nation's intercity passenger rail system, Amtrak entered its second decade focused on diversifying its business, investing in employees and contemplating the future of American rail transportation.
A Thanksgiving Feast
November 25, 2013
For collectors of railroad menus, a specially decorated holiday edition is a rare prize that often shows the enduring popularity of our favorite foods.
Digging into the Archives: Special Trains Memorabilia
November 1, 2013
For more than 40 years, Amtrak has commemorated special trains with keepsake tickets, buttons, hats and other souvenirs.
Welcoming the Next Generation: Viewliner II
October 25, 2013
New single-level, long-distance cars will support growth across the national intercity passenger rail system and help improve financial and on-time performance.
Creating Intermodal Connections
October 21, 2013
Established through a partnership between Amtrak, the state of Maryland and the federal government, the BWI Airport-Thurgood Marshall Airport station was the first American intercity passenger rail facility to offer easy transfers between air and ground transportation services.
"Somethin' Special": A Superliner History
September 30, 2013
The first passenger cars designed to Amtrak specifications, the bi-level Superliners became the new face of American long-distance train travel.
Getting to Know Amtrak
September 17, 2013