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PANYNJ Approves Construction for Newark AirTrain Access and Northeast Corridor Station

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 23, 2024
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NEWARK – PANYNJ approved construction for a $160 million project that will add a pedestrian bridge and Northeast Corridor station for Elizabeth and Newark residents.
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Amtrak Begins Major Harrisburg Line Track Renewal 

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March 21, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak is investing $122 million in Pennsylvania to improve tracks on the Harrisburg Line, between Lancaster and Harrisburg. This work will improve ride quality and comfort, increase service reliability and complete necessary work requir…

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Busiest stations in Southeast USA are in Virginia and North Carolina

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March 3, 2024
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Amtrak has announced that more people are travelling by train, and record numbers of passengers are stopping in Virginia and North Carolina.

Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 2, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation will design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia.
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With a Delivery Partner Selected, Hudson Tunnel Project Moving Into ‘High Gear’

Marybeth Luczak
March 1, 2024
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NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced Feb. 28th that MPA Delivery Partners, a joint venture of Parsons Corporation, Arcadis of New York, Inc., and Mace North America Limited, will serve as Delivery Partner for the Hudson …

Initial Demo Begins for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 28, 2024
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BALTIMORE –The Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program sees the beginning of demolition as major construction will begin in 2024.
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Amtrak Completes Renovations at Selma-Smithfield Union Depot

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 15, 2024
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SELMA, N.C. – The Selma-Smithfield Union Depot renovations are complete and include a detectable warning system at the station.
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USA: Baltimore Penn station to open new boarding platform this spring

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February 8, 2024
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US rail operator Amtrak today cut the ribbon to inaugurate a newly-constructed boarding platform at Baltimore Penn station.

Amtrak Celebrates Opening of First Platform at Baltimore Penn Station

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 31, 2024
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BALTIMORE – Amtrak will open the first of two boarding platforms at Baltimore Penn Station in Spring 2024.
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Four-year reconstruction started on Amtrak station in Philadelphia

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January 27, 2024
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Work has started on a major renovation of William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, USA.