Amtrak passengers in the Midwest were rejoicing over a convincing new route proposal, but officials just confirmed what some had feared.

Map Shows States With the Most Amtrak Services Published Jun 06, 2025 at 9:17 AM EDT By Theo Burman ...

Amtrak says it’s bolstered by the demand it has seen for its Borealis line—and that this route’s success could be a beacon to other states. “There are implications for other parts of the ...

The maps are labeled as a “Proposed Network of Preferred Routes,” and the administration is taking public comments on them through March 8 at [email protected].

Long-distance routes are routes of more than 750 miles, as defined by the Federal Railroad Administration. Amtrak currently operates 15 long-distance trains, ranging from approximately 760 to ...