WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces a $4.7 billion investment into rail projects on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor to enhance travel for American families. This funding will help revitalize the nation’s rail hubs — including New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
Throughout the Northeast Corridor, the investment will go toward:
- Upgrading train station infrastructure
- Streamlining rail services for Americans
- Rebuilding rail bridge infrastructure
“The Trump administration is committed to ushering in the Golden Age of American Rail with our revitalizations of New York Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and beyond," Duffy said. "This is part of President Trump’s agenda to build big, beautiful infrastructure that improves the lives of American families."
As a part of the Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program, the Partnership-Northeast Corridor Program (Partnership-NEC) aims to reduce backlogs, streamline performance, and expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service in the Northeast Corridor. The first round of applications for Partnership-NEC funding will focus on the High Priority Major Station Projects, including New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
