The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated $16 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for the modernization of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Amtrak, in partnership with other organizations, will utilize $10 billion of the funding for 12 projects, with the Frederick Douglass Tunnel program receiving the largest share at $4.7 billion.

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An additional $7 billion will be distributed to 13 NEC projects led by Amtrak’s partners.

FRA Administrator Amit Bose praised this funding as a significant step forward for the NEC, emphasizing the replacement and repair of crucial infrastructure.

In total, 25 projects will benefit from this funding, ultimately improving the daily commute for approximately 800,000 passengers.

The NEC is the busiest passenger rail corridor in the US, serving major urban areas like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore.

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12 Amtrak-led projects will receive funding. Credit: Amtrak.

The funds will be delivered through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program, including support for projects such as the Hudson Tunnel Project and the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project. Notably, the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project will receive $1.26 billion to modernize tunnels connecting New York City to eastern destinations and repair Superstorm Sandy damage.

These grants align with Amtrak’s goals to enhance the Northeast Corridor and alleviate congestion on this vital rail route.

This funding also complements the $1.4 billion previously received by Amtrak through the FRA and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, dedicated to rail safety and supply chain upgrades in numerous projects across the United States.

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