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politics2 years ago

"Biden Boosts High-Speed Rail with $14.2 Billion Investment in Las Vegas and California"

President Biden, during an event in Las Vegas, openly criticized his predecessor, former President Donald J. Trump, accusing him of "just talk" and contrasting it with his own actions. Biden used the occasion to announce $8.2 billion in funding for passenger rail projects and highlighted his administration's approach to infrastructure, contrasting it with the previous administration's. He also addressed gun violence, calling for Congress to pass legislation on assault rifles and universal background checks. The visit comes as Biden's campaign seeks to use Trump as a foil to bolster his re-election effort, while polls show Trump leading in Nevada.

via The New York Times|
#biden#gun-violence#infrastructure
politics2 years ago

"Biden Boosts Passenger Rail with $16 Billion Investment"

President Biden announced $16.4 billion in funding for rail projects, emphasizing the importance of investing in the country's aging railway system. Despite trailing in polls against former President Donald Trump, Biden remained focused on his agenda, highlighting his long-standing support for Amtrak and the need for repairs and improvements. The funding will go towards 25 passenger rail projects along the Northeast Corridor, with Amtrak leading twelve of them. The projects aim to modernize the railway system, create jobs, and address bottlenecks. Biden also criticized Republicans for seeking to cut infrastructure funding.

via The New York Times|
#amtrak#biden#funding
transportation2 years ago

Biden administration invests billions to enhance rail safety and expand services nationwide

The Biden administration has allocated over $1.4 billion to fund 70 railway projects across 35 states and Washington, D.C., aimed at improving railway safety and capacity. The funding, with a significant portion coming from the 2021 infrastructure law, will support track upgrades, bridge repairs, and enhanced connectivity among railways. One notable project includes restoring passenger service along the Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Other projects involve eliminating rail crossings in California, upgrading rail infrastructure in Washington state and Kentucky, and improving bridges on short-line railroads in Tennessee.

via The Associated Press|
#biden-administration#connectivity#infrastructure-law