Alex Kummant, National Stationmaster

Editor’s note: A shorter version of this interview will run in the Aug. 13 print edition of The Observer.

LOCATION: Explain why Amtrak wants New Jersey Transit’s planned ARC (Access to the Region’s Core) tunnel under the Hudson River to connect with the Penn Station tracks.

Mr. Kummant: Basically, look, this goes back to Read More

Amtrak Ups Northeast Fares Again

Just when higher gas prices are making air and car travel ever more expensive, the nation’s intercity rail carrier has hiked its Northeast corridor fares. Amtrak some day very recently–we’re waiting for an email back about the time details–raised its fares between New York’s Penn Station and cities from Washington to at least Boston.

The Read More