First look: Siemens Venture coaches debut for Amtrak (updated)
WEBFeb 2, 2022 · Amtrak conductor Erik Newsom waves as he prepares to reboard one of the Amtrak Midwest Venture coaches in Joliet, Ill., on Tuesday. The new equipment made its debut on a Lincoln Service round trip between Chicago and St. Louis.
First look: Midwest states’ Venture coach-café debut - Trains
WEBJul 15, 2024 · The first Siemens Venture coach-cafe to enter Amtrak Midwest service, No. 4301, is part of train No. 305 at Bloomington-Normal on July 9, 2024. Bob Johnston CHICAGO — The first of 17 Venture coach-café cars built by Siemens for Midwest States has finally debuted on one daily Chicago-St. Louis Lincoln Service round-trip.
Amtrak Midwest’s Siemens Venture coaches enter service
WEBAmtrak Midwest, the state-supported route network throughout the American Midwest including Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri, placed into service its first four Siemens Venture passenger coaches.
Venture business-class cars debut in Midwest: Trip report
WEBApr 13, 2023 · CHICAGO — After being delayed for several years by production setbacks and acceptance issues, the first of 17 state-owned Siemens Venture business-class cars are now hosting passengers on Midwest Amtrak routes.
Amtrak BRAND NEW Siemens coaches - Lincoln service - YouTube
WEBHowdy folks, It's now time to take a look at Amtrak's future, the new Venture coaches made by Siemens. Heard a lot of bad things about these. Let's find out ...
Amtrak rolls out new rail cars for Michigan routes
WEBApr 21, 2023 · Amtrak has rolled out 19 new Venture coaches on its three Michigan routes. By SAMUEL BLATCHFORD. Capital News Service. LANSING –Amtrak has updated coaches for Midwest routes, including 19 …
Amtrak Midwest’s new coaches fitted with Icomera connectivity
WEBThe new Siemens Venture coaches are being used to replace the dated Amfleet and Horizon coaches across the Amtrak Midwest network. In February, the first batch of new coaches were placed into service, bringing with them a host of passenger experience (PaxEx) improvements, including better ADA accessibility and USB charging ports.
Introducing Amtrak Airo, a Modern Passenger Experience
WEBThese new trains will provide improved passengers amenities, including modern comfortable seating, spacious restrooms and a contemporary food service experience, among other improvements to better serve all Amtrak customers.
Faster Wi-Fi with slimmer seats: Here’s a first look onboard Amtrak…
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The future of Amtrak's Venture fleet. While it remains to be seen how Amtrak will deploy trains from its 2021 order, we do know more about the previous 2017 order that will be the backbone of Amtrak Midwest. Currently, there is only one new Siemens train with four individual coaches in service.
Watch: Amtrak Midwest Siemens Ventures (Updated) - Railway Age
WEBFour Siemens Mobility “Venture” cars for Amtrak Midwest service are being tested this week. A train with the new single-level passenger cars left Pontiac, Mich., around 7 a.m. on Jan. 26 bound for Chicago, on Michigan’s state-supported Amtrak Wolverine route.
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