What is CONNECT NEC 2035?
CONNECT NEC 2035 is a 15-year plan representing the most ambitious reinvestment program in the NEC’s history and a new way of planning: a multi-agency, multi-year, shared action plan guided by a long-term vision. The state governments of the Northeast, the federal government, eight commuter rail agencies, and Amtrak worked together through the NEC Commission to develop a detailed and efficient sequencing of infrastructure investment covering 150 projects along the corridor.
The implementation of C35 will result in a modern and resilient railroad with safe, reliable, and more frequent service; connections to new markets; and reduced travel times between communities.
C35 is the first phase of the long-term vision for the corridor established in the Federal Railroad Administration’s 2017 NEC FUTURE plan, making significant improvements to NEC rail service for both existing and new riders, on both commuter rail systems and Amtrak.
2035 Benefits of a Renewed NEC and Thriving Northeast
Provide more reliable, frequent, and faster NEC service while implementing new service patterns that provide express and one-seat rides
Invest in improvements to the NEC that will have a positive impact on the environment through the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and more resilient infrastructure.
Generate skilled jobs, and support social equity and underserved communities
Improve access to current and future station area developments to enhance the value of our communities.
C35 Territories
The NEC has been divided into five analysis territories for the purposes of CONNECT NEC 2035: New England, Connecticut-Westchester, New York City Metro, Mid-Atlantic North, and Mid-Atlantic South. Click on each territory label below to learn more.
New England
Geography
Boston, MA to New Haven, CT and Springfield, MA to New Haven, CT
Agencies
MBTA, MassDOT, RIDOT, CTDOT, Amtrak
CT/Westchester
Geography
New Haven, CT to New Rochelle, NY
Agencies
CTDOT, MNR, MTA, NJT, Amtrak
NYC Metro Area
Mid-Atlantic North
Geography
Morris, PA to Perryville, MD and Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Agencies
SEPTA, NJT, DelDOT, MDOT, MARC, Amtrak
Mid-Atlantic South
Geography
Perryville, MD to Washington, DC
Agencies
MARC, VRE, MDOT, DCDOT, Amtrak
Download the C35 Plan and Related Materials
CONNECT NEC 2035 plan
Stand-alone Executive Summary (3.7 MB)
Entire plan as a single PDF (43.8 MB)
By chapter
- Cover, Table of Contents, and Glossary (2.4 MB)
- Executive Summary (1.8 MB)
- Preface (6.5 MB)
- Chapter 1: Rebuilding for the Future (0.5 MB)
- Chapter 2: Planning Process (0.5 MB)
- Chapter 3: Benefits of a Renewed NEC and Thriving Northeast (13.5 MB)
- Chapter 4: New England (4.1 MB)
- Chapter 5: Connecticut-Westchester (3.0 MB)
- Chapter 6: New York City Metro (3.7 MB)
- Chapter 7: Mid-Atlantic North (3.9 MB)
- Chapter 8: Mid-Atlantic South (3.3 MB)
- Chapter 9: Financial Strategy (0.5 MB)
- Chapter 10: Next Steps (0.2 MB)
- Source Data and Photo Credits (0.1 MB)
- Appendix: C35 Project List (0.3 MB)
Press resources
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