Amtrak Applies for Federal Grants to Improve Long Distance Network
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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak has submitted applications for approximately $716 million in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for 16 proposed projects around the country that would improve Long Distance reliability, reduce travel times and expand service.
Key Points:
- Amtrak's Long Distance routes are vital mobility and economic links for communities around the country.
- "Amtrak's Long Distance routes are vital mobility and economic links for communities around the country and we're continually working to enhance them," said Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia .
- Example Long Distance projects include:
Increase Cardinal train speeds and reduce travel times between Indianapolis and Dyer, Ind. - In addition to these Long Distance grant applications submitted in conjunction with various partners, Amtrak also applied for several grants to improve Northeast Corridor and State Supported routes and provided letters of support for 83 projects outside the Northeast Corridor submitted by others.