PARCEL delivery firm Amtrak has taken delivery of 2,000 commercial vehicles after acquiring Nightspeed, an overnight parcel carrier.

Amtrak now controls 25 former Nightspeed locations with a 100-strong depot and is hoping the new business will improve regional coverage and its customer service.

Amtrak has retained the Nightspeed name for specialist services including Nightspeed Secure Express and the high security overnight delivery service.