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Amtrak to Anoka? Suburbs look to reinvent stations and land around defunct Northstar line

Star Tribune 23 Feb 2026
The long-underperforming Northstar Commuter Rail shut down in January. Now cities are challenged to find new uses at their train stops ... .
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Amtrak to halt Keystone Service for a portion of Monday due to the snowstorm

Penn Live 23 Feb 2026
Those customers will be contacted directly by Amtrak to notify them of any cancellations or adjustments ... For the most up-to-date service information, check the Amtrak app or visit Amtrak.com for current train status.
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Amtrak's new trains are arriving soon. Here's what to expect.

Newsday 23 Feb 2026
This summer, if all goes well, Amtrak will roll out the first clutch of trains in its shiny new Airo fleet, an $8 billion project that the company hopes will usher in a more modern, comfortable and accessible age of rail travel.
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I paid $2,200 for a bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak train. The 50-square-foot space with ...

Business Insider 23 Feb 2026
Business Insider's reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train in a bedroom accommodation ... The 53-hour journey on Amtrak's California Zephyr took me from snowy Chicago to sunny Emeryville, California, in February.
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The Blizzard Has Snarled Transit in the Northeast

New York Times 23 Feb 2026
Subways, trains and buses are canceled or severely delayed from New Jersey to Massachusetts as the blizzard makes its way across the East Coast ... .
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He sits with total randoms: Joe Biden spotted riding Amtrak alongside passengers; netizens react

The Times of India 22 Feb 2026
Former US president Joe Biden was recently spotted travelling aboard an Amtrak train, sitting casually among fellow ... Captioning the image, she wrote.“Made a friend on the Amtrak train to Washington.
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Traveling This Weekend? Here’s What to Know About the Snowstorm.

New York Times 22 Feb 2026
A major winter storm on Sunday and Monday is expected to bring delays and cancellations across much of the Northeast ... .
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Letters: Amtrak missing the boat on promotion of New Orleans line

The Advocate 21 Feb 2026
I enjoy traveling more by train than by plane if I am not on a strict schedule. Most of my train experience has been on the City of New Orleans between New Orleans and Chicago. This experience has been both ... .
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How New Amtrak Maintenance Facilities Improve Reliability and Reduce Delays (Amtrak - National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Public Technologies 20 Feb 2026
Amtrak is building a network of new and upgraded maintenance facilities across the country to support today's fleet and the next generation of trainsets ... Amtrak - National Railroad Passenger ...
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Amtrak Elevates Acela First Class Menu with New and Returning Seasonal Options (Amtrak - National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
WASHINGTON - Amtrak and STARR Restaurant Group, led by James Beard award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, are continuing their collaboration to provide premium, delicious meals for Acela First Class guests.
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Several LIRR branches plagued by delays, cancellations due to Amtrak signal issues

Newsday 19 Feb 2026
Delays and cancellations due to an Amtrak signal issue have been disrupting multiple Long Island Railroad branches Wednesday evening ... When asked when the signal issue might be resolved, an MTA spokesperson deferred to Amtrak.
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Travel by train: Amtrak destinations to visit from NYC

Newsday 17 Feb 2026
Albans, VT. Credit. AP/Toby Talbot ... Traveling via Amtrak to Canada requires a valid passport, passport card or NEXUS card for U.S ... If you want the freedom of a road trip without the drive, Amtrak’s Auto Train lets you bring your car along for the ride.
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I spent 60 hours traveling on Amtrak trains from New York to Texas. Here are ...

Business Insider 17 Feb 2026
I rode two Amtrak trains on a long-haul journey from New York to Texas ... Spending 60 hours on Amtrak trains in coach isn't ideal for a lot of people ... However, there's also a lot of potential for delays.Many Amtrak lines run on a single track.
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