'They're The Most Modern Trains In The World': Amtrak To Launch New Line Of Acela Trains In 2021
America is behind Europe and Asia when it comes to passenger trains. Amtrak is hoping to shorten that gap with a new line of Acela trains in 2021.
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America is behind Europe and Asia when it comes to passenger trains. Amtrak is hoping to shorten that gap with a new line of Acela trains in 2021.
Amtrak says repairs will start on Friday, June 28 and run through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.
Two Amtrak workers got into an argument around 8 a.m. at the Sunnyside railyard near Northern Boulevard.
City Councilman Mark Levine said Amtrak offered to lower the billboard two feet, but the community wants it scrapped.
An Amtrak train bound for the San Francisco Bay Area with 183 passengers on board was finally on the move Tuesday, 36 hours after it became stuck in remote part of Oregon.
There's some good news for Metro-North riders who travel to the West Side of Manhattan
Schumer is blaming the agency for delaying the Penn Station access plan, which would give Bronx and Westchester residents a direct route to Manhattan's west side.
The disruption is due to a downed wire east of New York, the agency tweeted.
MTA and Amtrak officials plan to tour the East River tunnels Friday to explore whether the new technology being employed to avoid the L train shutdown could be applied to other projects.
Officials are accusing the railroad is needlessly delaying a major expansion of Metro-North service into the Bronx, including the creation of four brand new stations.
Amtrak is asking the Coast Guard to either limit or eliminate openings of the bridge during rail commuter rush hours.
The Amtrak Acela train was stuck for at least six hours outside of Penn Station, apparently due to a power problem. By the time the train pulled into Boston Sunday night, nearly 12 hours had past.
As parents called Amtrak in a panic, the company called this a mechanical issue.
Amtrak Train 68, called the Adirondack, was travelling from Montreal to New York Penn Station two of its cars separated near Albany shortly before 7:30 p.m.
The maintenance train broke down inside the North Tube of the Hudson River Tunnel around 6 a.m. Friday.
A double-dose of malfunctions on Tuesday left the bridge open for extend periods of time, twice stranding riders. It's caused commuters and lawmakers to demand accountability, and answers.
A bridge that's more than a century old got stuck twice on Tuesday, causing major delays for NJ TRANSIT riders caught in the mix.
A Queens train overpass is crumbling to pieces and nearby workers and residents worry if something isn't done to fix it it could cost someone their life.
A stairwell closed for repairs is making a crowded, narrow train platform even worse for New Jersey residents.
Northeast Corridor Train 3886 became disabled around 11:45 p.m. Friday on its way into the station when Amtrak overhead wires dislodged, causing a metal bracket to fall onto a train car.
The work will take place at Penn Station, as well as in the Empire Tunnel and on the Spuyten Duyvil bridge.
The second nor'easter in less than a week has disrupted service for Metro-North, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak.
While flight activity is continuing at area airports, hundreds of flights have been canceled.
Cancellations and delays across the board made the commute almost as messy inside as the weather outside.
The TSA is testing two types of units in partnership with Amtrak.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
They lost nearly 900 pieces and several other art studios in last week's blaze. Now, their focus is on survival.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Ben Rice's tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East.
The Mets' 3-2 defeat on Sunday dropped them into a tie with the streaking Reds for the final National League wild card.
They lost nearly 900 pieces and several other art studios in last week's blaze. Now, their focus is on survival.
Investigators say a driver rear-ended another car, pushing that vehicle into two pedestrians who were crossing the street.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
On Sept. 2, there was a chemical reaction and fire at the same warehouse.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
The mysterious crack on Smith Street, a major thoroughfare near the border of Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy, formed on Sept. 8 and it has been shut down since.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
Ben Rice's tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East.
The Mets' 3-2 defeat on Sunday dropped them into a tie with the streaking Reds for the final National League wild card.
Chase McLaughlin kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired and the Buccaneers rallied for a 29-27 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Aaron Judge hit his 49th home run, Giancarlo Stanton ripped a three-run shot and the New York Yankees got a dominant pitching performance from Carlos Rodón in a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. However, the rest of the week could see bouts of rain.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with the owners about the history lost and the community's help to rebuild.
The candidates sparred over President Trump, affordability, and more on Sunday night at at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has a recap.
High-level debate begins Tuesday, which is also when President Trump is expected to speak. Gridlock alert days are in effect all week because of traffic and road closures. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
President Trump hugged Kirk's heartbroken wife before delivering a lengthy speech in which he called Kirk a "great American hero." As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, the five-plus-hour service drew supporters from across the country.
