The locomotives that will soon be driving the trains are a brand-new type for Amtrak. Amtrak chose the ALC-42 Siemens Chargers to replace its current locomotives on all of its long-distance routes ...

Simply having the same type of locomotive in operation should cut costs, according to Amtrak spokesman Steve Kulm. Amtrak now uses three locomotive models, requiring slightly different maintenance ...

Simply having the same type of locomotive in operation should cut costs, according to Amtrak spokesman Steve Kulm. Amtrak now uses three locomotive models, requiring slightly different maintenance ...

because it’s going to require the type of commitment to maintenance and service that’s historically been haphazard at Amtrak, at best. On the other side of the ledger, the lengthy and bothersome ...

But the passenger cars were not the only aspect of Amtrak's long-distance trains to receive an upgrade. The locomotives that will soon be driving the trains are a brand-new type for Amtrak.

Simply having the same type of locomotive in operation should cut costs, according to Amtrak spokesman Steve Kulm. Amtrak now uses three locomotive models, requiring slightly different maintenance ...