Amtrak Awards Contract for Construction of Modern Passenger Rail Tunnel in Baltimore

Amtrak awards contract for construction of modern passenger rail tunnel in Baltimore as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program. The project aims to address a major bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor, with construction set to begin in 2026. The new tunnel, named after Frederick Douglass, will serve electrified Amtrak and MARC commuter trains, marking a significant milestone for the initiative.