Amtrak plans a 20% increase in Northeast Regional service and adds 1 million extra seats by 2022, aiming to double nationwide ridership by 2040.

Amtrak plans to boost East Coast rail service, with a 20% increase in Northeast Regional service between Boston and Washington, along with adding 1 million extra seats over the next year. This comes as Amtrak aims to double nationwide ridership by 2040. In 2021, Congress approved $66 billion for rail projects, with $22 billion allocated to Amtrak and $36 billion available for grants.

March 04, 2024
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