Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026.
The routes include the Amtrak Northeast Regional, Empire Service, Virginia Services, Keystone Service, Downeaster, Cascades, Maple Leaf, New Haven/Springfield Service, Palmetto, Carolinian, Pennsylvanian, Vermonter, Ethan Allen Express and Adirondack., according to The Washington Post.
"As we invest in the future, Amtrak is leading the way with a new era of rail," Amtrak President Roger Harris said in a statement. "Our new trains will transform the Amtrak experience with significant environmental benefits, a progressive design and world-class amenities.
The new trains are part of a "larger transformation" Amtrak said will "revolutionize" its experience, including new Acela trains, major infrastructure projects, service expansion, station upgrades, modernization efforts and improved track capacity along the Northeast Corridor.A share of Amtrak’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will support the procurement of Airo trains, which will be manufactured by Siemens in California.
"Americans deserve modern, safe, reliable passenger rail service, and introducing brand new rail cars is a major step towards improving the daily experience of commuters and travelers who depend on Amtrak," said Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose.
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