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Amtrak - The National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Amtrak is a federally owned railroad which provides national passenger train service in the United States. Amtrak was created in 1971 to relieve most railroads from being required to continue to provide passenger service. In return, the railroads agreed to allow Amtrak to use its tracks.
In Michigan, Amtrak provides passenger service on three lines. It operates three round trips each day between Pontiac via Detroit to Chicago, Illinois (CN/Conrail/Amtrak/NS). The second route has a single round trip each day between Port Huron and Chicago, via Battle Creek (CN/Amtrak/NS). The third route has a single round trip each day between Grand Rapids and Chicago via Porter, Indiana (CSX/NS).
Amtrak operates on two sections of track which are not owned by freight railroads. Amtrak itself purchased former Conrail trackage between Kalamazoo and Porter, Indiana. In 2013, the State of Michigan purchased former Norfolk Southern trackage between Dearborn and Kalamazoo. The first line offered trains that exceed 80 m.p.h. in a section which uses advanced positive train control. High speed operation is also planned for the Dearborn to Kalamazoo route as well. Norfolk Southern continues to provide freight service on both of these lines through trackage rights.
Amtrak has stations in Albion, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, Birmingham, Dearborn, Detroit, Dowagiac, Durand, Flint, Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Lapeer, Michigan City, Niles, and Pontiac in Michigan.
Website: Amtrak
Photo: Amtrak 427 is eastbound at the Battle Creek station. 2006 [Dale Berry photo]
News Feed from Google: Amtrak
News Feed - Amtrak
26 March 2025
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Measles case confirmed in person who rode Amtrak train to Washington, D.C., health officials say - CBS News
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Measles case confirmed in DC with exposures on Amtrak, in health clinic - NBC Washington
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Officials warn of possible measles exposure on Amtrak Northeast Regional train - TRAINS Magazine
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Amtrak's Next Generation of Trains Are Coming Soon—and They're More Spacious, Have Panoramic Windows, and Tons of Modern Upgrades - Travel + Leisure
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Amtrak service in and out of Boston partially restored after overhead wires catch fire - WCVB Boston
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Amtrak service delayed in and out of Boston after wires catch fire in Hyde Park - Boston.com
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Transformer fire halts Amtrak, Commuter Rail service to Boston's South Station - NBC Boston
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The Cost And Benefits Of Privatizing Amtrak - Forbes
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What Amtrak and NJ Transit are doing to prevent another commuter Summer of Hell - NJ.com
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Pedestrian hit, killed by Amtrak train near UNC Charlotte - WBTV
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Tri-State town hopes to find perfect spot for new Amtrak station stop - WKRC TV Cincinnati
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Amtrak police officer comes to the rescue when conductor has medical emergency | Heroes on the Frontlines - 6ABC Philadelphia
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Amtrak deals with Cascades mechanical woes, snowbound California Zephyr - TRAINS Magazine
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Waiting for the Amtrak 1:57 at Westerly station. - The Providence Journal
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Washington, DC, health officials confirm measles case ahead of cherry blossom season - USA TODAY
Amtrak - The National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Amtrak is a federally owned railroad which provides national passenger train service in the United States. Amtrak was created in 1971 to relieve most railroads from being required to continue to provide passenger service. In return, the railroads agreed to allow Amtrak to use its tracks.
In Michigan, Amtrak provides passenger service on three lines. It operates three round trips each day between Pontiac via Detroit to Chicago, Illinois (CN/Conrail/Amtrak/NS). The second route has a single round trip each day between Port Huron and Chicago, via Battle Creek (CN/Amtrak/NS). The third route has a single round trip each day between Grand Rapids and Chicago via Porter, Indiana (CSX/NS).
Amtrak operates on two sections of track which are not owned by freight railroads. Amtrak itself purchased former Conrail trackage between Kalamazoo and Porter, Indiana. In 2013, the State of Michigan purchased former Norfolk Southern trackage between Dearborn and Kalamazoo. The first line offered trains that exceed 80 m.p.h. in a section which uses advanced positive train control. High speed operation is also planned for the Dearborn to Kalamazoo route as well. Norfolk Southern continues to provide freight service on both of these lines through trackage rights.
Amtrak has stations in Albion, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, Birmingham, Dearborn, Detroit, Dowagiac, Durand, Flint, Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Lapeer, Michigan City, Niles, and Pontiac in Michigan.
Website: Amtrak
Photo: Amtrak 427 is eastbound at the Battle Creek station. 2006 [Dale Berry photo]
News Feed from Google: Amtrak
News Feed - Amtrak
26 March 2025
-
Measles case confirmed in person who rode Amtrak train to Washington, D.C., health officials say - CBS News
-
Measles case confirmed in DC with exposures on Amtrak, in health clinic - NBC Washington
-
Officials warn of possible measles exposure on Amtrak Northeast Regional train - TRAINS Magazine
-
Amtrak's Next Generation of Trains Are Coming Soon—and They're More Spacious, Have Panoramic Windows, and Tons of Modern Upgrades - Travel + Leisure
-
Amtrak service in and out of Boston partially restored after overhead wires catch fire - WCVB Boston
-
Amtrak service delayed in and out of Boston after wires catch fire in Hyde Park - Boston.com
-
Transformer fire halts Amtrak, Commuter Rail service to Boston's South Station - NBC Boston
-
The Cost And Benefits Of Privatizing Amtrak - Forbes
-
What Amtrak and NJ Transit are doing to prevent another commuter Summer of Hell - NJ.com
-
Pedestrian hit, killed by Amtrak train near UNC Charlotte - WBTV
-
Tri-State town hopes to find perfect spot for new Amtrak station stop - WKRC TV Cincinnati
-
Amtrak police officer comes to the rescue when conductor has medical emergency | Heroes on the Frontlines - 6ABC Philadelphia
-
Amtrak deals with Cascades mechanical woes, snowbound California Zephyr - TRAINS Magazine
-
Waiting for the Amtrak 1:57 at Westerly station. - The Providence Journal
-
Washington, DC, health officials confirm measles case ahead of cherry blossom season - USA TODAY
