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Trump budget calls for 25% cut in Amtrak Northeast Corridor funding (updated)
Funding for Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor would be cut from $1.14 billion to $850 million — a 25% decrease — under President ...
Map Shows States With the Most Amtrak Services
Amtrak is the largest high-speed rail provider in the United States, carrying over 30 million passengers annually. It is ...
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Amtrak asks for $299M to fix Northeast Corridor problems that constantly delay commuters
Amtrak officials have applied for $299.7 million in federal grants to replace trouble-prone overhead wiring that powers trains, and has been blamed for delays and service suspensions this summer.
Train Service Is Largely Restored Between New York and New Haven After Outages
A downed power line in Connecticut left about 1,000 passengers stuck on the tracks and caused delays on Thursday night.
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Amtrak could modernize Northeast Corridor for less: NYU study
Amtrak could create a modern high-speed rail network along the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C., for about one-sixth the cost of the railroad’s $117 billion 15-year plan ...
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Amtrak’s first-ever one-seat train will connect Long Island to the rest of civilization
Long Islanders may finally get a direct train to D.C.—no Penn Station chaos required ...
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Amtrak board meeting reveals strong performance metrics but sidesteps upcoming challenges: Analysis
Overall revenue is up, costs are being contained, expansion plans remain on track, and Amtrak is taking detailed steps to ...
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NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events
The transit system is working with Amtrak to ensure trains run smoothly. NJ Transit is also adding new train cars and buses ...
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Editor's Notebook: Amtrak’s expanding, but can funding keep up?
With infrastructure projects underway and expansion plans in motion, Amtrak faces a critical need for sustainable investment.