Latest Northeast Corridor News
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East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Work Begins with Closure of Line 2
Amtrak has commenced long-term work on the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, which will restore two damaged tunnel tubes.
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Revised Plan Announced for Northeast Corridor's Dock Bridge
The US Department of Transportation has announced a revised plan for the rehabilitation of Dock Bridge in New Jersey, saving $140 million.
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
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Amtrak Showcases NEC Infrastructure Investments in New Video
Amtrak has released a new video highlighting major infrastructure projects along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Awards Contracts for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
Amtrak has awarded critical contracts to advance progress on the Northeast Corridor's Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
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AECOM-Led JV to Enhance Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has selected AECOM and STV to manage the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Presents Details of Its NextGen Acela Fleet
Amtrak has presented details of its NextGen Acela high-speed trainsets, manufactured by Alstom. These units will enter service in 2025.
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US: $1.5 Billion in Funding for Northeast Corridor Upgrades
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly 1.5 billion USD in funding for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has broken ground on constructing the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
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Amtrak Invests in Infrastructure Upgrades on Northeast Corridor
This summer, Amtrak is investing 260 million USD in infrastructure improvements on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Commences Work on Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
Amtrak and key project partners have marked the start of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project in Northeast Maryland.
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IN PICTURES: Amtrak's Renderings of West Baltimore MARC Station
Amtrak has published renderings of the West Baltimore MARC Station that will be built as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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US: $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Hudson River Tunnel Project
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded 11 billion USD in grants and financing for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
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US: Over $2 Billion Announced in Northeast Corridor Funding
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced over 2 billion USD in funding for projects on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Amtrak Issues RFIs for Enhanced Wi-Fi Connectivity
Amtrak has issued two RFIs to support its delivery of high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity along the 450-mile Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Initial Demolition Begins for Amtrak's Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
Amtrak has provided an update on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, with initial demolition having begun in Baltimore.