AMTRAK AND NJ TRANSIT JOINT $31 MILLION NORTHEAST CORRIDOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT today announced a joint $31 million investment to improve railroad infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in New Jersey and to conduct renewal work throughout spring and summer 2019 as part of their ongoing partnership. The work, which will lead to improved conditions for travelers, will be conducted throughout the state from the north end with projects at Newark Penn Station and Portal Bridge to the southern portion of the state with projects in Trenton. This extensive work and significant financial investment serve as the latest example of the cooperative relationship between NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak to enhance the customer experience for both commuter and intercity rail customers. “The bridges and rails that cross New Jersey serve as a lifeline for our state&r
Constant-tension cat between New Brunswick and Trenton is significant in terms of achievable top speed. It should be highly interesting to see what the ‘replacement Acela’ trains can produce when tested there…