US to Invest Nearly $5b in Amtrak’s Northeast Rail Corridor

April 21, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces a $4.7 billion investment into rail projects on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, according to a statement.

  • Projects include New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station, statement says
  • Investments will go toward upgrading train station infrastructure, streamlining rail services for Americans and rebuilding rail bridge infrastructure

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