Built in the 1940s, Big Boy No. 4014 retired in 1961 after traveling for more than one million miles. It's now making its way across the country in honor of America's 250th birthday ...

The introduction into service of more NextGen Acela trains has allowed Amtrak to increase the number of services they operate with them in the northeastern USA. Thirteen of the NextGen Acela trains ...

The Amtrak Cascades line, serving the vibrant regions of Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, and key I-5 corridor stops, is embarking on a monumental upgrade that promises to redefine intercity rail travel ...

Northeast Regional No. 125 for Newport News, Va., has its electric locomotive cut off for replacement by a diesel at Washington Union Station on Oct. 15, 2024. A shortage of motive power over the ...

A severe heat wave forced Amtrak to cancel over a dozen trains in the Northeast last Thursday, report Kenton Gewecke and Emily Shapiro for ABC News. The heat index was expected to reach 111 in ...

The heat-related disruptions come as the country marks its 250th birthday. “The safety of our guests, performers, and staff is our top priority,” Freedom 250 spokesperson Danielle Alvarez said.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Amtrak trains were already facing delays that started earlier this week due to forecasted hot temperatures in the northeast, but Friday, it reported delays of more than two hours ...

The northbound City of New Orleans approaches Kenner, La., on Nov 4, 2025. All three of the train’s seven-car sets of Superliner equipment abruptly sidelined on June 27 following wheel inspections and ...

Kaicey Baylor joined WJZ as a reporter in October 2024. Before coming to Charm City, she spent the last three years as a morning reporter and multiskilled journalist at 13News Now in Norfolk, Virginia ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amtrak has canceled more than two dozen trains in the Northeast due to the heat as holiday travel is in full effect. Some trains ...

Amtrak has canceled more than two dozen trains in the Northeast due to the heat as holiday travel is in full effect. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Amtrak has canceled more than two dozen trains in the ...