Amtrak

We’re getting into the holiday spirit at Amtrak! Whether you’re passing through or local to Washington Union Station, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. 🎁 December 17-19, 11 AM - 6 PM: Stop by the Holiday Market in the Main Hall, featuring Amtrak’s pop-up shop. Our festive holiday sweaters are a must-have. Plus, shopping in person comes with a perk. Hint: Shipping savings = money saved 😉 🚂 Explore the Winter Wonderland decorations and watch the Amtrak train set riding through the display, located across from the ticket counter. Festive decor and performances, like Black Leaves Dance Company’s Nutcracker on December 18, make this a holiday destination you won’t forget!

Amtrak’s Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team visited Seattle to meet with their most important stakeholders, the public. While in the Emerald City, the group toured King Street Station, the King Street Rail Yard and visited the future site of a brand-new Heavy Maintenance Facility. The building will support state-of-the-art Amtrak Airo trains, coming first to the Pacific Northwest’s Amtrak Cascades line in 2026. Unable to attend Amtrak’s December 4, 2024, annual public Board of Directors meeting in person or virtually? View the presentation on our Documents and Reports page: https://lnkd.in/ePmwuWBB

🚆Historic News for Amtrak! Fiscal Year 2024 was one for the books: 32 million+ riders trusted us as their travel choice, setting an all-time ridership record. This achievement underscores the growing demand for world-class, reliable, and modernized transportation options in the U.S. We’re committed to building on this momentum by: ✅ Expanding services ✅ Modernizing infrastructure ✅ Enhancing the travel experience for all passengers Here’s to shaping the future of rail travel together. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3Hyf4Fe

We’re thankful for the millions of customers who choose Amtrak to bring them home to loved ones and holiday celebrations this Thanksgiving season. We're also grateful for our dedicated employees who go above and beyond to provide safe, comfortable, and memorable journeys during this busy time. With additional routes, increased frequencies, and extra support from our Amtrak Ambassadors—including members of our Executive Leadership Team—at stations nationwide, we're here to make your travel experience as smooth and welcoming as possible. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Amtrak. Thank you for letting us be part of your holiday journey!

🦃Let us take the hassle out of holiday travel this Thanksgiving. Skip the stress of holiday travel by road or air this year in favor of stretching out with plenty of legroom, no middle seat, and stunning views that only train travel can offer. In 2023, more than a million people reached their Thanksgiving celebrations this way. With new routes, additional seats and increased trip frequencies, we're here to carry even more guests on smooth and worry-free journeys to family and friends. Our Amtrak Ambassadors — employees who volunteer their time — are also available at many stations nationwide to assist you.

It’s not every day you get to see an arch float down a river, but for Amtrak, every day feels like another infrastructure milestone. This happens when we work with our partners to deliver a new era of rail. Just in time for the holidays, the Portal North Bridge Project is receiving delivery of its first arch from Upstate New York, floated down the Hudson River via barge to the project site. These arches, which go on top of the bridge, are critical in efficiently carrying trains across longer spans. Acting as trusses, they are 400 feet apart—an incredible engineering feat compared to the 100-foot spans of traditional steel bridges. The arrival of this arch represents a major step toward completing the Portal North Bridge, helping us advance the modern, reliable rail network our passengers deserve.

Calling all artists! 📢 We’re partnering with the William H. Gray III Memorial Foundation and Monument Lab to create a monumental “living memorial” honoring Congressman William H. Gray III at Philadelphia’s iconic Gray 30th Street Station.    The memorial will be located in the main hall of Gray 30th Street Station, Philadelphia’s historic train depot serving over 100,000 people daily. This is your chance to design a landmark that will celebrate Congressman Gray’s legacy of civic engagement.    🗓️ Submissions are due by 12/4/24  📍 Learn more and submit your idea: https://lnkd.in/dUJwJNr2

📢 Exciting news from Washington Union Station! The Amtrak Temporary Ticketed Waiting Area is officially open. Located in the former Uniqlo space near the Amtrak ticket counter, the new waiting area offers over 150 seats, providing more comfortable and convenient options for Amtrak ticketed customers at our second busiest station in the national network. This addition marks a major milestone in our commitment to enhancing your travel experience, making your time at Washington Union Station as seamless, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. #Amtrak #RetrainTravel #WashingtonUnionStation

We're excited to share that the track renewal work on the Harrisburg Line between Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is officially complete!   What does this mean for customers? A smoother, more comfortable ride and improved reliability for Keystone Service and Pennsylvanian trains, thanks to over 43 miles of track upgrades, including 113,000+ durable concrete ties—designed to last 50 years—being installed, ensuring the tracks stay in great shape for decades.   By adopting an innovative construction approach, we completed nearly two years of work in just eight months—minimizing disruption and restoring full service faster.   A huge thank you to the 200+ Amtrak employees, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and all our partners who made this project possible.

Luigi Rosa, Assistant Vice President of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) Program, spoke at the Greater Baltimore Committee's Transportation and Economic Opportunity Series, sharing how the FDT Program is set to drive Baltimore's economic growth. Luigi highlighted the program's focus on creating new jobs, improving transit access, and establishing a more connected Baltimore through critical infrastructure upgrades, including a new fully accessible West Baltimore MARC Station and modernized bridges.   These investments reflect Amtrak's commitment to empowering communities and providing lasting benefits for Baltimore residents. By enhancing connectivity and accessibility, the FDT Program is paving the way for sustainable growth and stronger neighborhoods, setting Baltimore on a brighter, more connected future.   Thank you, Luigi, for championing Amtrak's commitment to empowering Baltimore's future. #Amtrak #FrederickDouglassTunnel #Infrastructure