Amtrak Awards Contract for New Connecticut River Bridge

The Facts -

• • Amtrak connects over 500 destinations across 46 states and parts of Canada.

• • Amtrak is investing in modern trains, stations, and infrastructure upgrades.

• • Over $50 billion in capital investments are funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

About Amtrak

For over 50 years, Amtrak has modernized train travel, connecting America. With safe, eco-friendly travel to 500+ destinations in 46 states and parts of Canada, Amtrak sets a new travel standard. Book travel, check train status, and access your eTicket via the Amtrak app. Discover more at Amtrak.com and connect with us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Amtrak’s Historic Infrastructure Investments

Amtrak is ushering in a new era of passenger rail with investments in modern trains, enhanced stations, new tunnels, bridges, and crucial infrastructure upgrades. We’re improving the customer experience nationwide, enhancing safety and reliability, driving economic growth, reducing trip times, expanding capacity, promoting accessibility, and fostering a sustainable future.

Beyond a passenger rail operator, Amtrak is now a major construction company executing its largest capital program ever. With over $50 billion in capital investments, these historic efforts are funded by the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), or the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) enacted in 2021.

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