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The NEC Commission brings the states, commuter agencies, Amtrak, and USDOT together to modernize and improve the Northeast Corridor rail system.

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Amtrak New Era of Rail (@amtraknewera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's time for our next ERT Rehab Project update! On Monday, we transitioned work into Line 2, right on schedule. This transition followed 10 days of final prep focused on mitigation activities and hardening the infrastructure in Line 1. Read more: amtraknewera.com/news/east-rive…

It's time for our next ERT Rehab Project update! 
On Monday, we transitioned work into Line 2, right on schedule. This transition followed 10 days of final prep focused on mitigation activities and hardening the infrastructure in Line 1. 
Read more:
amtraknewera.com/news/east-rive…
NJ TRANSIT (@njtransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Progress continues at Portal North Bridge! Recent construction includes the installation of catenary poles, ballast, tracks, and power wires to support future rail operation reliability along the Northeast Corridor.

Progress continues at Portal North Bridge! 

Recent construction includes the installation of catenary poles, ballast, tracks, and power wires to support future rail operation reliability along the Northeast Corridor.
Gateway Program News (@gatewayprognews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Tonnelle Avenue Project is nearly finished. Colleen Wilson has the latest updates on the project and the next steps in the leadup to the start of tunnel boring. northjersey.com/story/news/tra…

NEC Commission (@nec_commission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Careful planning and coordination have enabled more capital investment in major rail projects along the #NortheastCorridor in FY24 than in any fiscal year before. Discover how the future of the corridor is taking shape. bit.ly/45nSaIU

Careful planning and coordination have enabled more capital investment in major rail projects along the #NortheastCorridor in FY24 than in any fiscal year before. Discover how the future of the corridor is taking shape. bit.ly/45nSaIU
Amtrak New Era of Rail (@amtraknewera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our East River Tunnel Rehab Project is progressing thanks to the strong work of Amtrak and contractor crews. Last week, Amtrak Acting Senior Vice President of Capital Delivery Jim Short visited for a first-hand look. Read more in our latest update: amtraknewera.com/news/amtrak-ca…

Our East River Tunnel Rehab Project is progressing thanks to the strong work of Amtrak and contractor crews.

Last week, Amtrak Acting Senior Vice President of Capital Delivery Jim Short visited for a first-hand look. 

Read more in our latest update:
amtraknewera.com/news/amtrak-ca…
Amtrak New Era of Rail (@amtraknewera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're moving full speed ahead on major construction for the Connecticut River Bridge Project! Read more about the progress in our latest newsletter: amtrak.com/content/dam/pr…

We're moving full speed ahead on major construction for the Connecticut River Bridge Project!

Read more about the progress in our latest newsletter: amtrak.com/content/dam/pr…
MTA Maryland (@mtamaryland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

MTA has released the MARC Growth & Transformation Plan – a major step toward the future of Maryland’s passenger rail. The plan outlines 5-, 10-year, and long-term service scenarios, with key projects, costs, and next steps. 🔗 Read the full plan: mta.maryland.gov/marc-growth-pl…

MTA has released the MARC Growth & Transformation Plan – a major step toward the future of Maryland’s passenger rail. The plan outlines 5-, 10-year, and long-term service scenarios, with key projects, costs, and next steps. 🔗 Read the full plan: mta.maryland.gov/marc-growth-pl…
Gateway Program News (@gatewayprognews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thousands of workers are hard at work building the Hudson Tunnel Project on both sides of the Hudson River, and in it. Samantha Liebman gives you an inside look at the work in progress for Spectrum News NY1. ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

Amtrak (@amtrak) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Many of our infrastructure investments are well-known already, and some you’re going to start hearing more about, like the Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement Project. The original bridge was built in 1907 and today serves over 50 Amtrak, commuter, and freight trains per day. Spanning

Many of our infrastructure investments are well-known already, and some you’re going to start hearing more about, like the Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement Project. The original bridge was built in 1907 and today serves over 50 Amtrak, commuter, and freight trains per day. Spanning
NEC Commission (@nec_commission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Known as the “New Haven,” this historic railroad played a pivotal role in shaping passenger and freight rail in #NewEngland. Although the railroad is no longer operating, the infrastructure and services it built are still in use on the #NortheastCorridor today.

Known as the “New Haven,” this historic railroad played a pivotal role in shaping passenger and freight rail in #NewEngland. Although the railroad is no longer operating, the infrastructure and services it built are still in use on the #NortheastCorridor today.
Amtrak New Era of Rail (@amtraknewera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In just three short weeks, Portal North Bridge has gone from having an empty deck on top of the surface to a structure featuring 800 tons of ballast and the installation of 1,200 linear feet of track and track ties, as it continues to prepare for service in March 2026. Thanks to

In just three short weeks, Portal North Bridge has gone from having an empty deck on top of the surface to a structure featuring 800 tons of ballast and the installation of 1,200 linear feet of track and track ties, as it continues to prepare for service in March 2026.
Thanks to
NEC Commission (@nec_commission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Before teams chartered jets, they took trains—and some still do! #DYK that in baseball’s early days, game times matched train schedules? Today, you can still catch the game by rail. bit.ly/459dfVz #NortheastCorridor #SportsByRail ⚾🚆

Before teams chartered jets, they took trains—and some still do! #DYK that in baseball’s early days, game times matched train schedules? Today, you can still catch the game by rail. bit.ly/459dfVz #NortheastCorridor #SportsByRail ⚾🚆
Federal Transit Admn (@fta_dot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last summer, NJ TRANSIT unveiled its fully renovated Elizabeth Station, a vital transit hub in the Northeast Corridor. With over $77 million in FTA support, including approximately $30 million during President Trump’s first term, the project delivered major accessibility

Last summer, <a href="/NJTRANSIT/">NJ TRANSIT</a> unveiled its fully renovated Elizabeth Station, a vital transit hub in the Northeast Corridor. With over $77 million in FTA support, including approximately $30 million during President Trump’s first term, the project delivered major accessibility
MTA Maryland (@mtamaryland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 1980, the BWI Rail Station officially opened its doors, becoming one of the first U.S. airport served by an intercity rail line connecting travelers to the region and beyond like never before. A bold step in transit history! 🚆✈️ #BWI75

In 1980, the BWI Rail Station officially opened its doors, becoming one of the first U.S. airport served by an intercity rail line connecting travelers to the region and beyond like never before. A bold step in transit history! 🚆✈️ #BWI75
NEC Commission (@nec_commission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For 117 years, this swing bridge has carried generations of passengers across the Connecticut River, a vital link in the #NortheastCorridor. A new bridge, currently under construction, will enable faster, more reliable service for Amtrak, CTrail Shore Line East, & freight trains.

For 117 years, this swing bridge has carried generations of passengers across the Connecticut River, a vital link in the #NortheastCorridor. A new bridge, currently under construction, will enable faster, more reliable service for <a href="/Amtrak/">Amtrak</a>, <a href="/shorelineeast/">CTrail Shore Line East</a>, &amp; freight trains.
Amtrak New Era of Rail (@amtraknewera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exciting news! We've added a new track and platform at Washington Union Station that expands service capacity and improves the overall customer experience. Learn more: media.amtrak.com/2025/08/amtrak…

Exciting news! We've added a new track and platform at Washington Union Station that expands service capacity and improves the overall customer experience.

Learn more: media.amtrak.com/2025/08/amtrak…
Amtrak (@amtrak) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’ve been working on something fast, sleek, and seriously next level. 👀 Get your first fresh look at the new NextGen Acela—and trust us, you’ll want to see this through to the end. There’s a surprise waiting…

Amtrak New Era of Rail (@amtraknewera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We've awarded design-build contracts and begun preconstruction activities for three transformative rail yard modernization projects in Boston, NYC, and DC!

We've awarded design-build contracts and begun preconstruction activities for three transformative rail yard modernization projects in Boston, NYC, and DC!
Gateway Program News (@gatewayprognews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re quickly approaching the start of tunnel boring! At today’s Board Meeting, we shared an update on manufacturing of the tunnel boring machines that will build the section of the new tunnel in NJ. See more photos of the TBMs in our press release here: gatewayprogram.org/wp-content/upl…

We’re quickly approaching the start of tunnel boring! At today’s Board Meeting, we shared an update on manufacturing of the tunnel boring machines that will build the section of the new tunnel in NJ. 

See more photos of the TBMs in our press release here: gatewayprogram.org/wp-content/upl…