By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is set to allocate $3.8 billion towards the construction of a long-awaited railway tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey, according to state officials on Friday. The federal government will be providing over $11 billion from the total cost of $17.2 billion for the Hudson …
A Disruptive Mudslide in Westchester County Disrupts Train Service On Saturday, October 21, 2023, a mudslide caused by inclement weather disrupted train service on Metro-North’s Hudson Line and Amtrak in the Westchester County area. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) captured drone photos that revealed the extent of the damage. The MTA’s workers were observed removing …
Amtrak has set an ambitious goal of doubling its ridership in less than 20 years. To achieve this, the railroad company is leveraging an infusion of funds, amounting to approximately $22 billion, from the 2021 infrastructure bill. The Wall Street Journal highlights the importance of improving Amtrak’s busiest hubs, many of which have not received …
Brightline, the groundbreaking passenger rail service, is set to embark on its inaugural high-speed journey between Miami and Orlando on September 22nd. This significant milestone represents a major step forward for the United States’ high-speed rail network, which has been lagging behind countries like China, Japan, and Spain. Despite facing numerous setbacks due to funding …
America’s Railways Falling Behind: Can Amtrak’s New High-Speed Trains Save the Day? America’s railways are lagging far behind the rest of the world, with slower trains, outdated tracks, and dwindling stations. However, Amtrak, the nation’s rail operator, is gearing up to change this grim scenario with the introduction of a cutting-edge fleet of high-speed trains. …
President Joe Biden’s preferred method of transportation, Amtrak, is set to face competition in certain regions of the country. Brightline, the only privately owned train company in the nation, will soon introduce high-speed service from Miami to Orlando. This new service will significantly reduce travel time, cutting the commute nearly in half to 3 hours …
On Monday afternoon, the City Council committee will vote on the duration of the “special permit” extension for Madison Square Garden (MSG) to continue operating above Penn Station. In this regard, it is recommended to grant a short-term extension for several reasons. This month, the MTA, NJ Transit, and Amtrak raised concerns about the evacuation …
Passenger rail in the United States has long been dominated by Amtrak, which often suffers from high ticket prices and delays. However, one innovative Florida-based company is striving to change the game. Brightline, owned by Fortress Investment Group, believes that privatized passenger rail could offer a superior alternative. In 2018, Brightline successfully launched the first …
In the past, the United States held a leading position in passenger rail; however, it has fallen behind other industrialized nations in terms of rail funding and ridership. Fortunately, there has been an increase in investment, indicating a positive shift. According to McKinsey & Co., there is projected growth of 4.7% per year between 2021 …