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.
Will reinvest all of the funds that came from this — and other — agreements into existing and future joint NEC infrastructure projects.
The purchase of this new equipment will double engineering efforts on the NEC, accelerating maintenance work.