Plans continue for potential Madison-to-Milwaukee Amtrak expansion

Here's the latest on the efforts to expand Amtrak service in Wisconsin.
The Badger Project on MSN

Amtrak might open a station in Madison, but not until 2032 or later. Why so long?

The railroad company got a lot of federal funding for the station in 2021. But even with rail lines already in place, it could take more than a decade before passenger trains come to Wisconsin's ...
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I rode Amtrak’s NextGen Acela in business class — here’s my take

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela entered service in August 2025, marking the most significant upgrade to U.S. high-speed rail in more than 2 decades. The new trains replace the original Acela, which first ...
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First look inside Amtrak’s new Acela, featuring modern seating, faster Wi-Fi

Amtrak's new Acela trains are entering passenger service on Aug. 28, and I had a chance to join a preview for journalists ahead of their first regular run. On the trip from New York to New Haven, ...

Amtrak cancels southern Wisconsin routes due to extreme cold

Amtrak is cancelling service for a few days for the two trains that run through Wisconsin, including Columbus, due to the ...