Testing ‘difficulties’ delay launch of faster Acela trains, Amtrak says

New Acela trains scheduled to debut this fall need more analysis to ensure they can safely operate on the curvy and aging tracks between Washington and Boston, railroad officials said.

Downeaster riders won’t be able to order alcohol while train is in New Hampshire

A Granite State law says alcohol served in New Hampshire must have been purchased in the state. On the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service, the alcoholic drinks come from Maine.

Potential railroad strike would damage struggling U.S. economy, but effects in Maine unclear

A total of 60,000 union workers had been expected to walk off their jobs as early as 12:01 a.m. on Friday.

Three killed when Amtrak train hits truck, derails in Missouri

It was not immediately clear exactly how many people were hurt.

Infrastructure bill could power largest expansion in Amtrak’s history

The funding would help rebuild the Northeast Corridor, but is also a path to bringing new service to cities and towns nationwide.

Central Maine not included in Amtrak’s 2035 vision plan. What does that mean for future regional passenger rail service?

Experts say future not totally bleak, even if central Maine is not part of the passenger rail giant's long-range plan.

New Hampshire man killed in Old Orchard Beach train accident

William Grizzaffi, 52, of Lebanon, N.H., was hit by an Amtrak train on Saturday night, police say.

Amtrak reports record ridership, inches closer to breaking even

The company expects that it might actually make money in 2020 for the first time in its history.

Downeaster plans to expand Brunswick-Boston service

Downeaster to run on Maine tracks without positive train control