Amtrak initiates a $122 million project to replace 1950s-era rail infrastructure on the Harrisburg line in Pennsylvania, using concrete ties to increase service reliability and ride quality.

Amtrak begins $122 million project to replace 1950s-era rail infrastructure on the Harrisburg line between Lancaster and Harrisburg, PA. The project aims to enhance service reliability and ride quality, replacing wood ties with concrete ones (lifespan 60 years vs wood's 25 years). Trains will be replaced by bus bridges on 36-mile segment for over 6 months starting April 8, with schedule adjustments at other times.

March 20, 2024
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