Federal Grants and White House Announcement Boost Amtrak's Expansion and Connectivity Across America
Amtrak and its partners have been awarded over $2.1 billion in federal grants to improve existing routes and expand passenger rail service across the United States. The grants will fund station and service upgrades, infrastructure improvements in multiple states, and planning and development of new intercity passenger rail corridors. The investments aim to enhance Amtrak's network, improve reliability, reduce travel times, and provide convenient and climate-friendly alternatives to congested roads and airports. The funding is part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda and the Federal Railroad Administration's Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program.