Amtrak issues updated fleet strategy plan
With its intercity passenger rail equipment nearing an average age of 26 years, Amtrak today is issuing an updated fleet strategy plan that analyzes the company's need to replace its existing conventional and high-speed fleet and manage capacity to meet the forecasted growth in ridership across its national network.
Despite record-breaking Amtrak ridership and strong support for intercity passenger rail by 15 states, the House Republican transportation budget plan will effectively eliminate all state-supported Amtrak service across the country for the fiscal year beginning October 1.