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Connecticut commuters will see faster service on the Metro-North and Amtrak lines, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. That's because of the $6 billion in federal money the Biden Administration is spending over the next five years to straighten curves and replace old rail bridges in the state.
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Amtrak will begin finding contractors in early 2023 for construction of a new Connecticut River Bridge.
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U.S. Senate Democrats are expected to push forward on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill this week. Connecticut’s two Senators want significant increases…
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A group of Long Island lawmakers has criticized Amtrak for its delays in its repairs of damage inside the East River Tunnels linking the Long Island Rail…
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Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy said the state will meet the federal deadline to install Positive Train Control on all its commuter rail lines.Positive…
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Thanksgiving is the busiest time of the year for Amtrak, and they are currently gearing up to take in extra travelers, according to spokesperson Jason…
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Amtrak says repairs to the East River tunnels damaged by Superstorm Sandy and used by the Long Island Rail Road may not start before 2025.Amtrak said in…
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Amtrak has lost a bid to operate a new rail line between New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield.Amtrak will remain responsible for maintaining the rails and…
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is calling on Amtrak to scrap a plan that would create “economy” style seating on-board its Acela and Northeast…
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The Federal Railroad Administration announced Wednesday that it won’t go ahead with a controversial plan to re-route a major rail artery in Connecticut…