Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Set for Overhaul

Every day, 2,200 trains traverse the Northeast Corridor, carrying passengers and goods between Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston. This vital artery of commerce is responsible for an estimated $100 million in economic activity every day—but its infrastructure is deteriorating rapidly. Leaks are common and parts of the corridor are sinking due to age and wear-and-tear. Now, with the passage of a new infrastructure law, the Northeast Corridor will be receiving much needed repairs and upgrades. The law provides billions of dollars in funding for transportation projects throughout the country—including a massive overhaul of the aging corridor. The project is expected to take several years to complete but will result in improved safety conditions along the route as well as increased capacity for both passenger and freight traffic. New tracks will be laid down where necessary while existing tracks will be upgraded or replaced entirely. Bridges and tunnels along the route will also receive attention from repair crews over time. The cost of this massive undertaking has yet to be determined but it's clear that it won't come cheap—especially when you consider how important this corridor is to our nation's economy. Still, many experts agree that it's a necessary investment if we want to ensure that our transportation network remains safe and reliable into the future.