Selected projects will improve existing rail corridors and create new ones, broadening access to intercity passenger rail services for communities across the country.
The list will advance a systematic approach for the improvement and development of the commuter and intercity passenger rail backbone of the region’s rail network.
With the announcement, FTA has advanced funding for 39 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017, totaling approximately $9.7 billion in funding commitments.
The company recognized the need to expand the location based on market demand and fast-tracked the build-out.
Support ranged from a high of 71% in New York to a low of 60% in Virginia.
The Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) train will start with a 36-mile route from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore City.
This year, the agency became the first major U.S.-based railroad to implement a Safety Management System, a proactive approach to managing safety, resulting in significant improvement.
The train will travel along the Connecticut River, with trains making station stops in four different cities.
The work, which will lead to improved conditions for travelers, will be conducted throughout the state.
Roger Harris will succeed Tim Griffin, who has elected to retire from Amtrak on April 12.
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