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Newsletter 11/22/24: FRA Awards $1.5 Billion to Projects Along the Northeast Corridor
FRA Awards $1.5 Billion to Projects Along the Northeast Corridor
Last Friday the Federal Railroad Administration awarded $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor. This funding will go towards repairing and replacing NEC infrastructure that will provide faster, safer and more reliable service.
This builds on the more than $16.4 billion in federal funding that was awarded to NEC projects in 2023. Major projects that are underway along the Northeast Corridor include the Gateway Program, Susquehanna River Bridge Replacement, and the New York Penn Station Access Project.
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FRA Awards $1.5 Billion for 19 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Projects (Trains)
Attending the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission’s Annual Meeting
This week, we attended the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission’s (MIPRC) annual meeting. MIPRC brings together state leaders from the region to promote, coordinate and support improvement to passenger rail service. The meeting highlighted 19 rail projects in the Midwest that are in development because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). These are the foundation of a much better and far-reaching passenger rail network throughout the Midwest.
It’s critical that we protect and expand the grant programs created by the BIL and encourage state and local leaders to continue pursuing federal funding for better train service to their communities.
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High Speed Rail in the Midwest: The Heart of the Rail System
Support the Chicago Hub Improvement Program
The Chicago Hub Improvement Program (CHIP) is a group of projects designed to improve Chicago Union Station and the paths trains use to get to it.
Amtrak, Chicago, Cook County, and the State of Illinois have partnered to apply for funds through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program to take the next steps on these projects.
Moving CHIP forward is an essential step towards fast, frequent, and affordable trains in much of the country.
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Indiana: Bringing Better Passenger Rail to the Crossroads of America
When: Friday, December 6 at 12pm CT on Zoom
While Hoosier decision makers in recent decades have focused on highway and air travel, there is hope for better transportation options in Indiana. We’ll discuss what is currently brewing and what it will take for it to become reality. Our speaker, Tod Bassler, grew up in Illinois, Ohio and Europe. He has been a member of HSRA for more than 15 years, and today he leads the Indiana Passenger Rail Alliance.
What’s up With Britain’s HS2 High-Speed Rail Project?
When: Friday, December 13 at 12pm CT on Zoom
HS2 is Britain’s new high-speed railway, a once-in-a-generation investment in its transport infrastructure. British-built trains will provide reliable, zero-carbon travel, cutting travel time between London and Birmingham by 40%.
The UK has long been a world leader in rail infrastructure, and HS2 represents the largest investment in the rail network since the Victorian era. It is a huge undertaking that brings with it challenges and opportunities. With Phase 1 of the project at peak construction, hear from members of HS2’s Public Affairs team on the latest from the program, the political and communications challenges, and much more!
Luncheon: Lessons From Japan’s Shinkansen “Bullet Trains”
When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Our keynote speaker will be Naohisa Kitada, the General Manager of the Central Japan Railway Company’s office in Washington, DC.
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