New Era
Infrastructure Projects

With record ridership and growing demand for passenger rail, Amtrak is working to replace and upgrade bridges, tunnels, tracks and electric systems across the country.

B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Replacing the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel, the largest bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor between DC and New Jersey

Bush River Bridge

Bush River Bridge

Replacement of Amtrak's Bush River Bridge to improve rail safety and capacity

Chicago Hub Improvement Program (CHIP)

Chicago Hub Improvement Program (CHIP)

Transforming passenger rail in Chicago and the Midwest

Connecticut River Bridge Project

Connecticut River Bridge Project

Replacing the existing 117-year-old bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, CT

Dock Bridge Rehabilitation

Dock Bridge Rehabilitation

Maintaining reliable operation for hundreds of trains that cross Dock Bridge daily

East River Tunnel Rehab

East River Tunnel Rehab

The ERT Rehabilitation Project will restore two tubes damaged by Superstorm Sandy

Gateway Program

Gateway Program

A series of rail infrastructure projects that will add capacity and modernize a critical section of the NEC

Gunpowder Bridge

Gunpowder Bridge

Replacement of Amtrak's Gunpowder River Bridge to improve rail safety and capacity

Hudson Tunnel Project

Hudson Tunnel Project

A new Hudson River rail tunnel serving NY Penn Station and the rehab of the existing Sandy-damaged North River Tunnel

Hudson Yards Concrete Casing

Hudson Yards Concrete Casing

Preserving the underground right-of-way for future rail tunnel connecting New York Penn Station

Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement

Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement

Replacing Amtrak's existing early 1900s movable bridge with a new crossing

Portal North Bridge

Portal North Bridge

NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak are replacing the century-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey

Sawtooth Bridges Replacement

Sawtooth Bridges Replacement

Replacing the existing Sawtooth Bridges and doubling capacity on this critical section of the Northeast Corridor

Securing the Northeast Corridor Right-of-Way Program

Securing the Northeast Corridor Right-of-Way Program

Amtrak is focused on creating a new era for rail. Through modernizing our fleets, bridges, tunnels, and other rail infrastructure, Amtrak is committed to redefining the customer experience.

Susquehanna River Bridge

Susquehanna River Bridge

A critical link along the NEC that needs replacement to maintain future rail services across the Susquehanna River

Zoo to Paoli Electric Upgrades

Zoo to Paoli Electric Upgrades

Upgrading the electrification system along the Harrisburg Line between Zoo Substation and Paoli Substation

Long Bridge Project

Long Bridge Project

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Long Bridge Project is a 1.8-mile rail improvement that will relieve one of the biggest...

Walk Bridge

Walk Bridge

The existing four-span WALK Bridge will be replaced with a state-of-the-art multi-span bridge, including 240-foot dual lift spans with fixed...

Latest Updates

Amtrak Awards Contracts and Prepares to Begin Major Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project

July 28, 2026

Amtrak Awards Contracts and Prepares to Begin Major Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project

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Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program and Identifies Optimization Opportunities in Coordination with FRA

July 28, 2026

Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program and Identifies Optimization Opportunities in Coordination with FRA

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B&P Tunnel “On Track” Newsletter Issue 10 – Summer 2026

July 17, 2026

B&P Tunnel “On Track” Newsletter Issue 10 – Summer 2026

B&P Tunnel “On Track” Newsletter Issue #10 – Summer 2026 Read the Full Newsletter Here The B&P Tunnel Replacement Program…

Joint Statement from Amtrak President Roger Harris and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri

June 26, 2026

Joint Statement from Amtrak President Roger Harris and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri

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