In 2020, conversations with our state partners about expanding service culminated in the release of our Amtrak Connects US Corridor Vision.
One year later, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) with $66 billion for passenger and freight rail improvement, including $44 billion flowing through FRA grant programs and $22 billion dedicated for Amtrak’s fleet, stations, accessibility, and infrastructure projects. Learn more about the New Era of Rail here.
Our vision presented a comprehensive plan for developing and expanding our nation’s transportation infrastructure to enhance mobility, drive economic growth, and reduce emissions in communities across the United States
