FY24 marked a significant step forward for Northeast Corridor (NEC) infrastructure, with more capital investment in major projects along the corridor than ever before. Notably, there was an uptick in the number and scale of projects starting construction in FY24, demonstrating that years of planning and coordination are now translating into shovels in the ground thanks to newly available federal funding.
- Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project (CT): After more than a century in service, this 1907 swing span bridge is being replaced with a modern movable span bridge, promising improved reliability and reduced delays for Amtrak, CTrail, and freight trains in the Constitution State. In FY24, Amtrak awarded a construction contract, engaged in public outreach, and broke ground in Old Lyme, CT.
- East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project (NY): This project will repair and modernize two of the four East River Tunnel tubes in New York City—which were severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012—improving reliability, safety, and operational flexibility for the Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak, and NJ TRANSIT. In FY24, Amtrak awarded a construction contract and began early construction activities.
- Gateway: Hudson Tunnel Project (NY): This project will build a new tunnel and rehabilitate the existing 115-year-old North River Tunnel, a vital link between New York and New Jersey that serves Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains and is nearing the end of its useful life. In FY24, construction began on both sides of the Hudson River, including the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge in New Jersey and the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing in Manhattan.
- Susquehanna River Bridge Replacement Program (MD): In FY24, pre-construction activities began with the removal of 150-year-old remnant bridge piers within the project footprint. This project will replace the existing swing-span bridge with a fixed-span bridge, eliminating conflicts with maritime traffic and improving service reliability for Amtrak, MARC, and freight trains.
These milestones show that NEC’s long-term transformation has begun, and the future of the NEC is taking shape for the 200 million passengers who rely on the corridor each year for business and leisure travel.
Learn more in our FY24 Annual Report.
