DOT Grants $745 Million to Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
August 26, 2011
When federal rail investments create 12,000 new jobs and improve the infrastructure that keeps our economy moving, that’s a win for America.
That’s exactly what’s happening right now along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor as DOT continues its unprecedented investment in this valuable rail line. The newly committed $745 million will increase reliability and allow for the fastest passenger train speeds ever achieved in North America.
Click here to read the full release from the US DOT.