Amfleet I cars meet current federal safety standards set forth in 49 CFR 238 – Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. These cars are subject to extensive mechanical inspections, maintenance and repairs ...

More cars will arrive later in the week and will be used to restart daily train service for trains 517, 506 and 505 between Seattle and Portland and train 518 between Portland and Vancouver, B.C ...

The Amfleet I fleet underwent recent interior refurbishment including seats, carpets and lighting. The operator said replacement of the near-40-year-old cars is more cost-effective than maintenance.

All Amtrak Cascades trains are operating again after an 11-day disruption, but with fewer cars and limited seating, officials advise booking early.

Although Amtrak ridership continues to rise, the passenger experience onboard Amtrak's aging Amfleet I cars in the Northeast and Midwest has remained static for quite a while. While WiFi and power ...

The Amfleet cars, with their distinctive stainless steel tubular design, entered service in 1975. They are used on routes in the Northeast Corridor, South and Midwest.

The Amfleet I cars form the backbone of state-supported services, Amtrak said, including the Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Adirondack and Maple Leaf routes, which serve the Capital Region.

Although the Amfleet I fleet was recently refurbished, Amtrak believes that replacing its almost 40-year-old cars would be a more cost-effective option than maintenance. The move is part of Amtrak’s ...

The Amfleet I railcar fleet has been operating for more than 40 years, while the ex-Metroliner components have been in service for nearly 50 years. Replacement of the old fleet is part of Amtrak’s ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — All Amtrak Cascades trains have returned to regular service after an 11-day disruption caused by the removal of Horizon-model passenger cars from service nationwide, officials ...