Advocates are pushing to restart the Amtrak connection to Montreal, which involves the New England Central Railroad and a bridge crossing Lake Champlain.

The entities involved

• Amtrak →

  American intercity passenger rail operator

  • Weather disruptions due to nor'easter affect Atlantic City and Amtrak services.Sun 00:06
  • Amtrak operates the Pacific Surfliner rail line connecting Orange County and San Diego.Sat 23:09
• Montreal →

  largest city in Quebec, Canada

  • Synagogues in Toronto faced shooting attacks, while attacks occurred in Belleville, and synagogues in Montreal faced firebombings on September 24, 2026.Mon 16:49
  • Minister Mélanie Joly spoke at the Montreal Chamber of Commerce on September 1, 2026.Mon 05:45
• Quebec →

  province of Canada

  • Metro maintains operational bases in Quebec, including a distribution center in Laval and a warehouse in Rivière-des-Prairies.Mon 14:21
  • The government of Quebec, led by Premier François Legault, announced a ban on energy drinks for minors in the province.Mon 13:02

Related events

• A proposed Alto train line is planned to connect Ottawa and Montreal, running through the Rigaud area and North Shore.Aug 31
• Société de transport de Montréal (STM) operates the city's public transit network and requires commitment on funding for train replacement from the Government of Quebec.Aug 7