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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge

The modern, more resilient, moveable bridge now being constructed by Amtrak will feature a trunnion bascule span design with modern track, signal, catenary, power, communication, and other supporting rail infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Amtrak Works to Enhance Northeast Corridor Service

Amtrak is investing $260 million for track infrastructure improvements during the summer months, along with other ongoing work.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2024

Feds Visit Key Northeast Corridor Inspection Sites

FRA Administrator Amit Bose and FTA Regional Administrator Michael Culotta joined Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT personnel to see inspections underway along the NEC to investigate recent service disruptions on the corridor.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2024

Amtrak Marks ADA Anniversary with Continued Accessibility Upgrades

Amtrak marked the anniversary of the landmark ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990, by highlighting the company’s robust accessibility program and integrated approach to improve the travel experience — from trip planning, to purchasing tickets and the experience at stations, to equipment and on-board services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2024

Amtrak Unveils West Baltimore MARC Station Renderings

The updated designs build on previous versions shared publicly and were developed in close coordination with MDOT MTA, while also incorporating feedback provided by members of the community and other stakeholders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2024

Amtrak Awards East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Contract

The East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project will demolish all existing tunnel systems down to the liner, before completely restoring both tubes that were damaged in 2012.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2024

Herzog, Partners Land Amtrak Contract

The Penn Coach Yard facility will service many of Amtrak's Acela, Airo, and Northeast Regional trains that operate up and down the Northeast Corridor, which today provides more than 12 million annual trips.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2024

Amtrak Awards Contract to Build New Connecticut River Bridge

The milestone comes on the heels of recent permit approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Execute Joint Plan to Improve Reliability

According to a joint press release, the process will be a holistic effort focused on both Amtrak infrastructure and NJ TRANSIT equipment, including the pantograph system that connects to the catenary and draws power for the train.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Amtrak, CSX Partner for Downeaster PTC Project

Scheduled to be completed in Spring 2026, PTC will support the Amtrak Downeaster service and freight trains traveling on this route.

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