Northeast Corridor modernization means Amtrak passengers will travel on safer, faster trains

Top Priority Sector: federal_agencies_legislativeWASHINGTON Aug. 26, 2016 Amtrak is contracting with Alstom to produce 2`8 next-generation high-speed trainsets that will replace the equipment used to provide Amtrak's premium Acela Express service. The contract is part of $2.45 billion that will be invested on the heavily traveled Northeast Corridor (NEC) as part of a multifaceted modernization program to renew and expand the Acela Express service.Homepage position: 1read more