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New York City
fromGothamist
23 hours ago

Early morning fire complicates Penn Station commutes on NJ Transit, LIRR, Amtrak

Amtrak tunnel fire damaged overhead wire and track infrastructure, suspending NJ Transit service and causing widespread cancellations and delays on key lines.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
3 months ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Tug of war': Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds

A $77m federal release is insufficient; major Gateway Program tunnel and bridge funding remains frozen, jeopardizing jobs and critical New York–New Jersey transit infrastructure.
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fromStreetsblog
9 months ago
California

Commentary: The Real Reason Trump Opposes High-Speed Rail isn't About Trains, it's about Power - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromIslands
10 months ago
Travel

A Proposed New Train Line Could Take Travelers From NYC To LA In Complete Comfort In Just 72 Hours - Islands

fromStreetsblog
9 months ago
California

Commentary: The Real Reason Trump Opposes High-Speed Rail isn't About Trains, it's about Power - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromIslands
10 months ago
Travel

A Proposed New Train Line Could Take Travelers From NYC To LA In Complete Comfort In Just 72 Hours - Islands

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US politics
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Feds hint they may take over South Station

USDOT plans to take over and upgrade major Northeast stations, restoring safety, cleanliness, and infrastructure while advancing Acela service and Penn and Union Station overhauls.
Travel
fromUpgradedPoints.com
9 months ago

Getting Between D.C. and New York: Plane, Train, or Automobile

Transportation options between Washington, D.C., and New York include flying, driving, and taking the train, each with unique advantages and drawbacks.
fromnj
11 months ago

Amtrak proposes slashing funding to fix the aging Northeast Corridor

Amtrak's request for $850 million for the Northeast Corridor grants is a significant decrease compared to the previous year, highlighting budget constraints and the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.
Alternative transportation
fromESPN.com
11 months ago

Can Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor handle 2026 World Cup?

With the men's World Cup starting in June 2026, experts warn that the national rail system may not be up to the task due to its existing issues.
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