Amtrak owns and operates the Northeast Corridor (NEC), which includes the existing and future replacement Susquehanna River Rail Bridge. The NEC is America’s busiest passenger rail corridor in the United States, stretching from Washington, D.C. to Boston, MA. Amtrak is leading the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project with support from MTA and FRA.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. The FRA’s mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America, now and in the future. The FRA is providing funding and is the federal oversight agency for the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project.
Maryland Transit Administration Department of Transportation (MTADOT)
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is a division of the Maryland Department of Transportation, and one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. MTA operates Local Buses (CityLink and LocalLink), Commuter Buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service, and a comprehensive Paratransit (MobilityLink) system. MTA is providing financial and administrative support for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
HNTB Corporation
HNTB has been providing engineering and design services for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project since it began in 2013 and will continue through completion of final design.
AECOM
AECOM has been supporting Amtrak’s in-house Capital Delivery department with the program and construction management of the Susquehanna River Bridge Project since 2023 and will continue through the end of the project.
Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture (FHJV) (Construction)
Amtrak awarded a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to FHJV in 2023. FHJV is responsible for preconstruction services for the two new bridges and associated track work/rail systems, as well as future construction packages and demolition of the existing bridge.
City of Havre de Grace
As the southern end of Amtrak’s new bridges are located within City limits (as well as the existing bridge), Amtrak has worked with the City of Havre de Grace since the environmental review process began in 2013. Throughout construction, Amtrak will continue to coordinate closely with City leadership to provide consistent updates on project activities.
Town of Perryville
As the northern end of Amtrak’s new bridges are located within Town limits (as well as the existing bridge), Amtrak has worked with the Town of Perryville since the environmental review process began in 2013. Throughout construction, Amtrak will continue to coordinate closely with Town leadership to provide consistent updates on project activities.
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