For the first time in 50 years, a weekend train route is taking passengers directly from New York to the Berkshires. The Berkshire Flyer will run through Labor Day. Good luck getting a seat.
Tag: Amtrak
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What to Know About Penn Station’s $7 Billion Redevelopment Plan
The project promises to update the notorious eyesore but critics of the plan are concerned about the cost.
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Amtrak Train Hits Truck in Missouri, With ‘Reports of Injuries’
Amtrak said 243 passengers were on the train when it hit a dump truck at a public crossing in Mendon, Mo., causing several cars to derail.
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Amtrak Awards Contract to Expand Penn Station Train Tracks
As debate rages on a plan to renovate the nation’s busiest hub, Amtrak awarded a contract to design a $12 billion expansion that would add train capacity.
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What Travelers Should Know About the Federal Mask Mandate
After a federal mask mandate was struck down on Monday, travelers are facing a patchwork of rules spanning air travel, trains, buses, cruise ships and ride-hailing services. Here’s what to know.