California representative Jeff Denham was inspired by his French Bulldog Lily to push Amtrak to allow small pets on trains

California representative Jeff Denham was inspired by his French Bulldog Lily to push Amtrak to allow small pets on trains.

• Feb 18, 2015
• 00:46

Advocates want to revive America's rail lines

A Montana town saw a decline in population and many job cuts after losing its Amtrak service 40 years ago. Now Amtrak's CEO promises a "visionary plan" to expand service nationwide. Errol Barnett reports.

• Mar 28, 2021
• 02:57

The program allows creatives to travel on a long-distance ride, not only to be in a peaceful space for writing, but also enjoy the scenery along the way

Amtrak accepted 24 writers into their new residency program after receiving 16,000 applications. The program allows creatives to travel on a long-distance ride, not only to be in a peaceful space for writing, but also enjoy the scenery along the way. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Oct 23, 2014
• 04:07

"This is progress": Amtrak to pay out claims from ADA settlement

Amtrak's $2.25 million fund is open for claims from individuals with mobility disabilities who were unable to access its stations.

• Jan 29, 2021

Amtrak tests new faster trains

Amtrak is set to roll out its fastest train yet, traveling at up to 160 mph. Amtrak gave CBS News an inside look at the speed tests for the new trains, which are set to debut in 2021. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Oct 17, 2020
• 02:38

An inside look at America's fastest train

Amtrak's new, faster Acela trains are expected to start carrying passengers in late 2021. The rollout continues despite the railroad beginning the process of furloughing about 2,000 employees. Kris Van Cleave goes to the Colorado factory for an inside look.

• Oct 9, 2020
• 03:49

Speed testing underway on America's fastest train

The rollout of the train continues despite furloughs and possible layoffs at the company due to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Oct 9, 2020

Conductor puts on impromptu concert

When a boulder fell on train tracks near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, an Amtrak train full of passengers was delayed for hours. So the conductor decided to spontaneously buy a guitar and put on a concert with a singer who was on board.

• Aug 31, 2020
• 01:34

Hundreds of Amtrak passengers are still on-board an Amtrak train Monday morning after it derailed overnight

Hundreds of Amtrak passengers are still on-board an Amtrak train Monday morning after it derailed overnight near Spartanburg, South Carolina. Charlie Rose reports.

• Nov 25, 2013
• 00:26

Riding the rails during the pandemic

Much like the airlines, Amtrak is feeling the effects of an unprecedented drop in demand. The company is facing a reduction in service, furloughs and some criticism from Congress. Amtrak's new CEO started just as the coronavirus cases began to soar in March. He spoke to CBS transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 04:25

First look inside Amtrak's new Acela train

Amtrak plans to replace its popular Acela trains in 2021. The new trains will hold more people, travel faster, and have improved safety features – and they are being assembled in the U.S. Kris Van Cleave gets a first look at the future of high-speed rail.

• Jun 11, 2019
• 02:42

First look at Amtrak’s new Acela trains

The future of America's high speed rail is starting to take shape in the same spot where trains have been serviced, built and rehabbed since the 1850s. Amtrak plans to replace its popular Acela trains in 2021. The new Acela trains are expected to hold more people, improve safety features and travel faster. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jul 19, 2019
• 02:50

Amtrak backs down from $25,000 ticket for disabled riders

Two disabled passengers won't pay extra for tickets, which normally cost $16 per person, the rail service said.

• Jan 21, 2020

Democratic senator knocks Amtrak over $25,000 price quote for disabled passengers

Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, the first disabled woman elected to Congress, called it "outrageous" for Amtrak to ask passengers to pay $25,000 for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois.

• Jan 20, 2020

First look inside Amtrak's next-generation Acela train

On the inside — faster Wi-Fi, USB charging in each seat, reading lights and winged headrests — so no one can fall asleep on your shoulder

• Jun 11, 2019

How safe are America's railroads?

Lesley Stahl reports on a recent string of crashes on U.S. railroads and the delay in implementing life-saving technology that could have prevented them

• Mar 3, 2019

Train engineer recounts deadly Amtrak crash

In his first interview, Mark James tells 60 Minutes about the moment an Amtrak train crashed into his parked freight train, killing two and injuring more than 90 people. Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS

• Feb 28, 2019

Oregon Amtrak train moving again

An Amtrak finally got moving after it was stuck for two straight nights. Passengers are sharing what it was like when they were stranded. Carter Evans reports.

• Feb 26, 2019
• 01:40

Stranded Amtrak train finally on the move

A train that was stuck in snowy conditions outside Oakridge, Oregon, for a day and a half is now heading to nearby Eugene, Amtrak said Tuesday. The train is carrying 183 passengers.

• Feb 26, 2019
• 00:51

Amtrak train stranded for day and a half on tracks in snow

Amtrak said Tuesday morning the train is now "on the move" back to Seattle

• Feb 26, 2019

Bone-chilling cold follows deadly winter storm

Falling temperatures replaced the weekend's falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern U.S.

• Jan 21, 2019

Train cars detach as passengers head to NYC ahead of Thanksgiving

None of the passengers or crew were injured and the rail company said a recovery engine was dispatched to transfer affected passengers from the disabled train

• Nov 21, 2018

Toys for Tots tries to figure out how to make deliveries after Amtrak withdraws

Amtrak said it will "continue to proudly support the Toys for Tots program through the collection of toys at participating stations"

• Aug 4, 2018

Questions after Amtrak passenger found badly injured near tracks

Family believes Aaron Salazar was the victim of a hate crime; Amtrak says there's no evidence of criminal intent

• May 28, 2018

T.J. Miller arrested for allegedly calling in fake bomb threat

Former "Silicon Valley" star T.J. Miller was arrested Monday night after allegedly calling in a false bomb threat aboard an Amtrak train

• Apr 10, 2018

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