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September 13, 2023 | North America

Two contracts awarded for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Programme in Baltimore

The project aims to relieve a major bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor.

September 11, 2023 | Passenger

Reviving US passenger rail one step at a time

Unprecedented funding from the federal government is helping to bring Amtrak’s dream of an enhanced passenger railway network in the United States closer to reality. CEO Stephen Gardner discusses some of the challenges and opportunities facing the railway with Kevin Smith.

August 24, 2023 | Main line

Amtrak orders another 10 Airo trains from Siemens

The order for 10 push-pull trains takes the total that Siemens is supplying to 83.

August 10, 2023 | High-speed

Amtrak and Texas Central seek federal funding for Dallas - Houston high-speed line

Passenger operator considering partnership with Texas Central.

August 8, 2023 | North America

$US 873m of federal funding sought to support Chicago upgrades

Improvements to Chicago Union Station, and infrastructure in Chicago and Michigan, proposed in Chicago Hub Improvement Programme.

June 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak finally reaches 177km/h on Chicago - St Louis route

Completion of line upgrade will cut Chicago - St Louis journey times.

June 8, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak seeks FRA Grants for NEC and long distance upgrades

NEC project applications are worth a combined $US 7.3bn while the proposed long-distance schemes are worth $US 716m.

April 25, 2023 | Track

Study explores Scranton - New York City passenger service revival

Upgrading 95.6km route is estimated to cost $US 100-175m, with $US 70m-90m for new trains.

April 17, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Maryland looks to create regional Marc network

Commuter network would be extended to Delaware and Virginia.

April 12, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to resume fully in Southern California after six-month suspension

Work has been completed to tackle coastal erosion and shifting alignment at San Clemente.

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