New York Construction Report staff writer
The U.S. Transportation Department has announced $4.7 billion for rail projects on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. Funding is expected to help revitalize iconic rail hubs–including New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
Across the Northeast Corridor, the investment will be used for:
- Upgrading train station infrastructure
- Streamlining rail services for Americans
- Rebuilding rail bridge infrastructure
“The Trump Administration is committed to ushering in the Golden Age of American Rail with our revitalizations of New York Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and beyond,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “This is part of President Trump’s agenda to build big, beautiful infrastructure that improves the lives of American families.”
As a part of the Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program, the Partnership-Northeast Corridor Program (Partnership-NEC) aims to reduce backlogs, streamline performance, and expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service in the Northeast Corridor.
The first round of applications for Partnership-NEC funding will focus on the High Priority Major Station Projects, including New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
NEC Projects must be included in the 2026 version of the inventory to be eligible for Partnership-NEC funding, a copy of which can be found here.
“The Northeast Corridor is the busiest and most complex rail line in America,” said FRA Administrator David Fink. “From modernizing our flagship stations to working at the Speed of Trump to get dirt moving again, Secretary Duffy and I are committed to using taxpayer dollars on projects that advance safety for the American people.”
