Amtrak Leaves Passengers Emotional With "End Of An Era" Fleet Change

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation will soon do away with it's beloved bi-level trains for long-distance rides.
Trains

Amtrak’s single-level plan the result of flawed procurement process: Analysis

There were plenty of signposts warning that building Superliner replacements would be a tall order. The decision to throw in ...
Nasdaq

Alstom S.A: Alstom to overhaul and modernize 181 Bi-Level commuter rail cars for Metrolinx in Ontario, Canada

Mid-life overhaul and upgrades of the Bi-Level series VIII cars will begin by 2026 at Alstom’s facility in Thunder Bay and will support approximately 250 high-skilled jobs until at least 2030. The ...
Railway Technology

Alstom to overhaul 181 Bi-Level railcars for Metrolinx in Canada

Alstom will upgrade the Bi-Level series VIII railcars at its Thunder Bay facility in Ontario. Credit: Alstom SA. Alstom has signed a framework agreement, worth about C$500m ($348.56m), with public ...
Star Tribune

Amtrak restores Borealis rail service between St. Paul and Chicago

Amtrak is resuming rail service on the popular Borealis line Thursday, using bi-level railcars on the route between St. Paul and Chicago. Trains from the Windy City to the Twin Cities will begin ...