Amtrak Advances Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20260 Amtrak has announced further progress on the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel Replacement Program ahead of tunnel boring operations, which are scheduled to begin in 2028. Working alongside the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Amtrak has also identified a series of design and construction changes intended to improve the project’s efficiency,
$1.29 Billion Contract Awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major construction contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project, covering the section that will run beneath the Hudson River. The contract, known as Package 1C: The Hudson River Tunnel Section, has been awarded to the Traylor/Walsh/Skanska joint venture. The work includes boring new tunnel
Amtrak and NJ Transit Progress Work on Portal North Bridge Cutover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 NJ Transit and Amtrak are advancing work to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey with a new fixed-span structure known as the Portal North Bridge. The replacement bridge has been designed to sit higher above the river, removing the need to open and close for
US: Hudson Tunnel Construction to Pause Without Restored Federal Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has said construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project will be paused if federal funding disbursements do not resume in the coming days. The company has informed contractors that funds for current construction will be exhausted by 6 February. Contractors will spend the next two weeks winding
BREAKING: Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains to Debut on 28 August Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 Amtrak has announced that the NextGen Acela service will officially launch on Thursday, 28 August, between Boston and Washington, D.C. This new generation of high-speed trains will operate along the busy Northeast Corridor, stopping at major cities including New York. Amtrak’s NextGen Acela train, manufactured by Alstom The introduction of the new trains
East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Work Begins with Closure of Line 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 Amtrak has officially commenced long-term work on the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, which will restore two of the four tunnel tubes used to connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey. The initial stage involves a full closure of Line 2, one of the tubes damaged by Superstorm Sandy in
Revised Plan Announced for Northeast Corridor’s Dock Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced a revised plan for the rehabilitation of the Dock Bridge in New Jersey. The plan is expected to reduce project costs by approximately 140 million USD. The changes, jointly agreed upon by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak, aim to prioritise
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, reducing service disruptions, and enhancing coordination ahead of the 2025 summer travel season. The update was delivered during a summit in Newark attended by Governor Phil Murphy and senior officials from both
Next generation Acela trainsets take shape Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 USA: Alstom invited guests to its Hornell factory in New York state on June 12 to showcase the progress it is making in producing the next generation of Acela high speed trainsets for Amtrak. Amtrak says that ‘significant progress’ is being made in production of the fleet, which is expected to
Amtrak Continues New York Penn Station Renewal Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 United States – Starting this summer, Amtrak will continue its infrastructure renewal programme at Penn Station in New York. NYP Station Infrastructure Renewal Work © Amtrak As part of the works it will ensure that the JO railroad interlocking is in a good state of repair. This interlocking directs Amtrak, Long Island
Industry Insider Week 16 – 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 15–19 April 2019: Rolling Stock The RRX train, a Siemens Desiro HC, at InnoTrans 2018 © Railway-News RRX Train – a Siemens Mobility Desiro HC – a Success Project Partners of the RRX train, which
Amtrak Increases Acela Express Services on NEC Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 In the run-up to the new Acela Express fleet entering service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in 2021, Amtrak is increasing the number of services between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. Effective as of 4 May 2019, Amtrak will run an additional trip each way between these major conurbations on