Disabled Amtrak train causes delays in Hudson River tunnel, NJ Transit services now recovering
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service experienced delays Thursday following congestion caused by a disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels leading into Penn Station New York, according…
Amtrak Back on Track As Remote Work and DEI Programs Come to End
NEW YORK — A sweeping change will impact Amtrak customers and workers starting in March as the federally funded company is ditching DEI and forcing its employees back into the office. Amtrak…
Man arrested in Trenton after boarding Amtrak train with rifles and handguns
TRENTON, N.J. — A man carrying two rifles and three handguns was arrested Friday afternoon after boarding an Amtrak train headed for Virginia, New Jersey Transit officials said. The incident began around…
Man Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in Philadelphia’s 15th District
Philadelphia, PA – An unidentified “John Doe” was fatally struck by a southbound Amtrak train at Harbison Avenue and Bridge Street on the train tracks at approximately 9:43 p.m. Engine 52 responded…
Amtrak Train Strikes and Kills Pedestrian in Northeast D.C., Causing Service Disruptions
Washington, D.C.—A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Northeast D.C. on Monday evening, according to DC Fire and EMS. The incident occurred near the 2200 block of Adams…
‘More Baggage Than Amtrak’: Fani Willis’ Legal Troubles Are Far From Over
‘More Baggage Than Amtrak’: Fani Willis’ Legal Troubles Are Far From Over Katelynn Richardson on March 15, 2024 Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could still face serious consequences — including disbarment…
US passenger railroad Amtrak high-speed Acela program facing new delays
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak’s $2.3 billion plan to replace its high-speed Acela train cars is more than three years behind schedule and faces more likely price…
Amtrak suspends some service after minor train derailment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak suspended service between Washington and Richmond, Virginia after a train derailed while traveling near Washington Union Station. Northeast Regional Train 86 was traveling at a…
US passenger railroad Amtrak CEO to testify before House panel
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner will testify on June 6 before a U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure railroads subcommittee, a spokesperson for the panel…
Biden seeks new funding for air traffic controllers, Amtrak
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Monday released details on a new proposal calling for more funding for more air traffic controllers and to speed modernization efforts after…
President once again tells repeatedly debunked Amtrak tall tale
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Joe Biden is once again telling the story about his trip with an Amtrak conductor back when he was Vice President or Senator. He’s not so sure…
Former Amtrak Employee Sentenced for Wire Fraud
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that KENYA BUTLER-SMALL was sentenced on January 5, 2023 for conduct alleged to have occurred while she was employed by Amtrak as an…
Former Amtrak Employee and Her Husband Plead Guilty to Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $1 Million in COVID Jobless Relief
LOS ANGELES – A former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for conspiring with her husband to steal nearly $1 million in COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
Beech Grove Arsonist Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Amtrak and Greenwood Apartment Building Fires Causing Over $1 Million in Damage
INDIANAPOLIS – Casey Sage, 35, of Beech Grove, Indiana, was sentenced was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson of a federal property and arson of property…
Beech Grove Arsonist Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Amtrak and Greenwood Apartment Building Fires Causing Over $1 Million in Damage
INDIANAPOLIS – Casey Sage, 35, of Beech Grove, Indiana, was sentenced was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson of a federal property and arson of property…
Amtrak to cancel more long-distance trains Wednesday
By David Shepardson DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak will cancel trips on another seven long-distance routes Wednesday because of a potential freight rail strike as soon as Friday. Amtrak workers…
Amtrak to begin cancelling some long-distance trains Tuesday
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak will cancel trips on three long-distance routes starting Tuesday because of a potential freight rail strike later this week, and could be…
Gas Station Manager Admits to Billing Fraudulent Fuel Charges on Amtrak Vehicles
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, gas station manager today admitted making approximately $78,000 in fraudulent fuel charges using account information belonging to more than 17 gas station customers, including…
New York Doctor Admits Health Care Fraud Targeting Amtrak, Drug Distribution, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm
NEWARK, N.J. – A New York doctor today admitted participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak, distribution of a controlled substance in furtherance of that scheme, and the unlawful…
Four People Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme to Defraud Amtrak
NEWARK, N.J. – Three men and one woman were arrested today for participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak by bribing Amtrak employees to allow people to submit fraudulent…
Former Amtrak Employee Pleads Guilty to Cares Act Fraud and Theft
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that STACEY V. SANTEMORE, SR., age 46, formerly of New Orleans but now a resident of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty on April 27,…
Biden to nominate five for U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak board
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden plans to nominate five people to serve on the Amtrak board as the U.S. passenger railroad is making an aggressive push to expand…
Amtrak Employee Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Defrauding Amtrak of More Than $76,000 Worth of Chainsaws and Chainsaw Parts
TRENTON, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining chainsaws and chainsaw parts from his employer Amtrak and then selling this…
Masks No Longer Required on New Jersey Transit, Amtrak Lines
TRENTON, NJ – After a Florida federal judge nullified a federal mask mandate for public transportation, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the end of masks on buses and trains in the…
Amtrak Employee Charged with Cares Act Fraud and Theft of Government Funds
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that STACEY V. SANTEMORE, SR., age 46, formerly of New Orleans but now a resident of Houston, Texas, was charged on March 3,…
Former Amtrak Employee Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that KENYA BUTLER-SMALL pleaded guilty on February 23, 2022 to two counts of wire fraud for conduct that occurred while she was…
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