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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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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

Amtrak, Partners Break Ground on New Vermont Station

Customers will no longer require steps to get on or off a train at Brattleboro Station, making for a more seamless and safer experience due to the new platform sitting four feet above the top of the rail.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2024

Amtrak Completes Accessibility Work in Bay Area

Customers can now enjoy a more accessible and comfortable experience at California's Martinez, Hayward, Fremont, and Oakland-Coliseum Stations following the completion of $20.8 million in upgrades.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2024

Amtrak Releases RFI for Next Phase of Zero-Emissions

The step marks progress toward the company’s long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 8, 2024

Amtrak Selects Construction Contractor for Delaware Unified Operations Center

The award follows a competitive procurement that began in August 2023.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2024

Amtrak Awards 'Delivery Partner' Contract for Baltimore Tunnel Project

In a Delivery Partner model, the private partner shares Amtrak’s risk to deliver the program and is incentivized to help Amtrak achieve overall Program outcomes.

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