@NEC_Commission

The NEC Commission brings the states, commuter agencies, Amtrak, and USDOT together to modernize and improve the Northeast Corridor rail system.

 Washington, DC
nec-commission.com/
Joined April 2014
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The FY26Q3 #NortheastCorridor Quarterly Report highlights more than $1 billion in investments that are helping expand service, modernize infrastructure, and support future ridership on the @hartfordline between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA. Despite this significant ongoing construction, Hartford Line ridership continues to grow. Read more: nec-commission.com/necc-quar…
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Currently in the development stage, the DEVON Bridge Replacement Project, led by @CTDOTOfficial, is helping to advance a shared vision of a faster, more reliable, and connected #NortheastCorridor. Learn more: bit.ly/3LQopZn
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Tunnel boring machines do a lot more than just dig. They are underground factories that drill through the earth and build the tunnel tubes, positioning pre-cast concrete segments to form rings that lock together to make the tunnel lining. Who would have guessed that boring could be so interesting?
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Big changes are underway on the #NortheastCorridor! The COS COB Bridge Replacement Project, led by @CTDOTOfficial, is helping to advance a shared vision of a faster, more reliable, and connected corridor. Learn more: bit.ly/3LQopZn
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@AmtrakSep 22
Progress is taking shape on Amtrak's Connecticut River Bridge Project. 🚧 In this quick update, see how crews are advancing construction of the new bridge that will replace the existing 119-year-old structure. The modern crossing will help improve reliability, increase resilience, and support passenger rail service along the Northeast Corridor for generations to come.
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Big changes are underway on the #NortheastCorridor! The Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project, led by @Amtrak, is helping to advance a shared vision of a faster, more reliable, and connected corridor. Learn more: bit.ly/3LQopZn
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@AmtrakAug 26
we’d say it’s been a pretty good year 🥂🚄
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Rail yards and maintenance facilities keep trains in service. #NortheastCorridor partners are advancing critical yard and maintenance facility investments to reduce delays, support new fleets, and strengthen reliability. Read more: nec-commission.com/investing…
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The #NortheastCorridor is experiencing unprecedented construction activity. Learn how the WALK Bridge Replacement Project, led by @CTDOTOfficial, is supporting a faster, more reliable, and more connected corridor: bit.ly/3LQopZn
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Big things are happening on the #NortheastCorridor! The Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project, led by @Amtrak, is helping to advance a shared vision of a faster, more reliable, and connected corridor. Learn more: bit.ly/3LQopZn
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🎙️ We're kicking off a new interview series featuring leaders shaping the future of the #NortheastCorridor. In our first episode, NECC Executive Director Mitch Warren sits down with departing @Amtrak President Roger Harris to discuss record ridership, infrastructure challenges, #IIJA investments, and what's next for him. Listen now: bit.ly/4vTmMLP
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Congratulations to @Amtrak, @MBTA_CR, @NJTRANSIT, and @SEPTAPHILLY for safely and efficiently moving tens of thousands of #FIFAWorldCup fans across the #NortheastCorridor. A great example of how the NEC's integrated passenger rail network delivers safe, reliable service when it matters most!
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The #NortheastCorridor is experiencing unprecedented construction activity. Learn how the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, led by @Amtrak, is supporting a faster, more reliable, and connected corridor: bit.ly/3LQopZn
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The latest #NortheastCorridor Commission Quarterly Report is here! This edition spotlights the new Portal North Bridge. The first of two tracks entered service in March, with the second track scheduled to open this Fall. The new bridge will improve reliability for the 450+ trains and 200,000+ passengers that travel this critical stretch of the NEC each day. Read the report: nec-commission.com/necc-quar…
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Big changes are underway on the #NortheastCorridor! The East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, led by @Amtrak, is helping to advance a shared vision of a faster, more reliable, and connected corridor. Learn more: bit.ly/3LQopZn
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After a year of hard work, we're nearly done fully rehabbing the first of two East River Tunnel tubes that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. But completely modernizing a century-old tunnel is no small feat! Read more in our latest project update: amtraknewera.com/news/ert-re…
A newly rehabilitated tunnel is nearly ready to begin serving trains later this summer.

ALT A newly rehabilitated tunnel is nearly ready to begin serving trains later this summer.

Construction is nearly complete on Line 2 of the East River Tunnel.

ALT Construction is nearly complete on Line 2 of the East River Tunnel.

Construction is underway and nearly complete for the first tube of the East River Tunnel project.

ALT Construction is underway and nearly complete for the first tube of the East River Tunnel project.

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The #NortheastCorridor offers significant benefits to the regional and national economy! Want to learn more? This new infographic helps explain. nec-commission.com/the-econo…
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From the #FIFAWorldCup to #America250, use the Northeast U.S. Rail Travel Guide to explore cities through one integrated rail network. ne-rail-guide.com/ #WeAre26 #NortheastCorridor
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