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Austin 360 Birds the word: Austin Parks Foundation has unveiled the name of the new train set to chug through Zilker Park. Austin voters chose the Zilker Eagle from 750 name submissions, the foundation announced Friday. If the name sounds familiar, its because the first train to run through the city-center park in 1961 also was named the Eagle. That train ran until 1996. The Zilker Eagle name has been reauthorized by the owners of the original train, according to the foundation. Seven finalist...

The fast-approaching summer is looking bright, thanks to news that vaccinated Americans can travel safely and freely, according to the CDC. For those who are itching to plan a trip, but still arent ready to get on a plane quite yet—or are looking for a more picturesque mode of transport—Amtrak has a sweet summer deal. Its buy one, get one for private roomette tickets, which means you can bring a friend, family member, or partner along for free.  The sale, which runs through April 1...

Skip to main content Currently Reading Heres what Amtraks potential new and improved rail lines would mean for San Antonio and Texas Peter Rasmussen FacebookTwitterEmail Daniel Prater and his grandchildren board the Texas Eagle, which goes from Chicago to San Antonio.Bob Owen, Staff-photographer / San Antonio Express-News San Antonio travelers could benefit from President Joe Bidens proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that includes $80 billion for rail. Amtrak said is would use the poten...

Amtrak plans to restart daily service on 12 long-distance routes in late May with President Joe Biden set to sign the American Rescue Plan into law in the coming days, officials said.

New Orleans-Mobile Amtrak Service in Development Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor Amtrak has confirmed its intention to begin service between New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala., in 2022. But a stakeholder agreement has not yet been reached. There is a good deal of controversy swirling around proposed new intercity passenger rail service between New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala., involving Amtrak, two Class I railroads, a multi-stat...

Bill Flynn, Amtraks CEO, has written an open letter to Congress detailing the national passenger railroads top five priorities. If he gets his way, rail service in Missouri might just get the improvement it deserves. According to Global Railway Review, Flynns top priorities for the railroad include: Sufficient funding. A trust fund to provide reliable multi year funding for the railroad,like other modes of surface transportation have. Access to the freight railroads infrastructure for new servi...