Overhead power loss forces Amtrak suspensions in New York
An overhead power loss caused issues for some Amtrak service in and out of New York City on Wednesday.
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An overhead power loss caused issues for some Amtrak service in and out of New York City on Wednesday.
Eighty-three new cars will soon hit the tracks with ungraded interiors. They will debut on the Cascades route between Portland, Seattle and Vancouver but will be in the Northeast next year.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook took a tour of the tunnels that are getting a serious makeover after sustaining extensive damage during Superstorm Sandy.
NJ Transit service into Midtown Manhattan was temporarily diverted to Hoboken due to overhead wire issues Wednesday morning.
The overhead wire issues near Secaucus come in the middle of the morning commute for many riders.
Andy Byford, the former MTA chief, is back in New York with a new role and mission: to rebuild Penn Station, the busiest train hub in North America.
Amtrak Special Advisor Andy Byford said the entire country could benefit from the New York City train station's renovation.
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy says he expects construction crews to break ground in 2027.
The future of America's high-speed rail is here after years of delays. Kris Van Cleave was on board for its inaugural run.
Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed trains are now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour.
Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains have all sorts of new features to speed up travel time and accommodate today's commuters.
Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains pulled into Penn Station for the first public rides Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The first public trip from New York was scheduled to pick up passengers and depart New York City just before 10 a.m. Thursday.
New Amtrak Acela trains launched along the Northeast Corridor Thursday, servicing cities from Boston to Washington, D.C.
Amtrak is launching its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, with stops in the New York City area. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited New York City on Wednesday to announce the next steps in the $7 billion plan to renovate Penn Station.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is on his way to New York City to share an update on the Penn Station redevelopment project. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the background.
Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
Amtrak is launching its NextGen Acela trains on Aug. 28.
It's unwelcome news for riders, following last year's 15% hike. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan asked the agency's CEO to explain where the money's going.
Amtrak service was suspended Thursday night between New York and New Haven due to an electrical system outage.
