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Amtrak Launches Multi-Million Dollar Project Aimed at Improving the Customer Experience

June 24, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has launched a multi-million-dollar, multi-year project to improve the customer experience aboard its long-distance trains serving overnight routes across the country.

Officials Unveil New Approach on Replacement Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel

June 24, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Local, state and federal officials have broken ground on a project to replace the 1.4-mile-long Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) tunnel on the Northeast Corridor.

Feds could send billions in tax dollars to Amtrak for Northeast Corridor

June 18, 2021 The Center Square

The federal government could allocate nearly $6.6 billion in grants to Amtrak over the next five years for “activities associated with the Northeast Corridor.”

Pair of decisions by feds boost chances for $11.6 billion Hudson Tunnel project between New York, New Jersey

May 28, 2021 The Center Square

A pair of federal agencies issued the Final Environment Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the multibillion dollar Hudson Tunnel Project.

Feds OK Funding for $1.5 Billion Railway Project in Bronx, Cuomo Says

May 14, 2021 The Center Square

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that a major project to connect the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Metro-North line to Penn Station would resume.

Biden Plan Could include Money for New Tunnel Between New Jersey, New York City

April 2, 2021 The Center Square

President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan could fund a new tunnel between New Jersey and New York City on the Northeast Corridor, according to published reports.

Feds Sending $1.7 Billion to Amtrak as Part of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

March 22, 2021 The Center Square

The recently enacted $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes $1.7 billion for Amtrak.

NJ Transit, agencies nationwide could see billions to support operations

February 9, 2021 The Center Square

NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin Corbett joined a coalition of transit officials urging Congress to allocate billions in federal money for mass transit agencies nationwide.

New Jersey congressional Dems want Biden to focus on Gateway Program

January 1, 2021 The Center Square

A New Jersey congressman is calling for President-elect Joe Biden to prioritize – and fund – the Gateway Program.

Feds Sending $14 Billion to Transit, $1 Billion to Amtrak as Part of $2.3 Trillion Bill

December 22, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The federal appropriations measure Congress passed this week includes $14 billion in “emergency funding” for public transit and $1 billion for Amtrak.