The proposed federal Department of Transportation budget for 2026 could cut $291 million from the Northeast Corridor, exacerbating existing infrastructure issues and affecting service reliability. New Jersey Transit trains faced significant challenges during the summer of 2024, which drew attention to the need for improvements. Amtrak's budget request of $850 million for the Northeast Corridor represents a significant reduction from the previous allocation of $1.141 billion, reflecting increasing pressures on transportation funding amidst ongoing maintenance needs.
Amtrak's request for $850 million for the Northeast Corridor grants is a significant decrease compared to the previous year, highlighting budget constraints and the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.
The proposed shift of $291 million from the Northeast Corridor budget raises concerns about the aging infrastructure and service reliability, which already contributed to service disruptions in 2024.
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