Most railfans will not dispute this statement: The most iconic General Electric locomotives to be employed by Amtrak were the Genesis series. These streamlined, monocoque-body (single shell) ...

Amtrak is ordering fifty more American-manufactured locomotives to enhance the sustainability and longevity of its National Network, and its long-distance offerings. The new order comes after it ...

According to a report released on Oct. 18 by the Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG), Amtrak “has opportunities to use its own data to reduce excess locomotive idling and to train employees about ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Amtrak has ordered 50 more low-emission Charger locomotives ...

Siemens Mobility will supply 50 Charge Locomotives to Amtrak. Credit: National Railroad Passenger Corporation / Amtrak. Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from US-based Amtrak for a further ...

For the first time in a generation, a brand-new locomotive will lead Amtrak’s Empire Builder across the prairies and mountains of Montana. This month, Amtrak began using its newly acquired ALC-42 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amtrak ACS64 No. 644 displays an America 250 decal as it passes NJ Transit Arrow III cars at Metuchen, N.J., on Tuesday, April 28.

Locomotives powered by electricity have been around for over a century, with rail lines like the now-defunct Pennsylvania Rail Road starting electric operations as early as 1905. However, the average ...