The joint plan called for fixing some of the short-term issues with aging Amtrak infrastructure and equipment on NJ Transit trains, including stepped up maintenance of catenary wire and inspection ...

between Amtrak's infrastructure and NJ Transit trains that have caused these issues to reoccur. We are moving heaven and earth to determine the precise cause of that and to address it," Coscia said.

Without fanfare, Amtrak last week posted its 2024 annual report, which also contains its funding appeal for the fiscal year ...

Port Jefferson and Montauk branches reported equipment and switch problems. Amtrak has been particularly beset by cascading infrastructure trouble, often due to neglect and disinvestment.

The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.

He also said that NJ Transit canceled 657 of its train rides in June alone, but that most of them — 415 — were the fault of Amtrak and its infrastructure issues. Gottheimer quoted NJ Transit ...

the age of the infrastructure and the system really showing itself in a very visible way to riders.” The White House is aware of the issues, said Amtrak Board of Directors Chair Anthony Coscia.

Lawmakers questioned why Amtrak hasn’t used federal infrastructure law money to fix these issues and one expert suggested a Gov. Chris Christie era idea, withhold the rent NJ Transit pays Amtrak.

Amtrak is the largest high-speed rail provider in the United States, carrying over 30 million passengers annually. It is ...

The transit system is working with Amtrak to ensure trains run smoothly. NJ Transit is also adding new train cars and buses ...

Amtrak and NJ Transit are set to receive ... The funds target some of the same infrastructure issues that officials say contributed to a string of transit meltdowns this summer, repeatedly leaving ...

He is also asking for a timeline for when the transit organization plans to fix underlying infrastructure issues. Amtrak reps in a statement in part said, "Unfortunately, there is no estimate for ...