The USDOT budget includes a proposed $291 million cut from Amtrak's Northeast Corridor infrastructure work.

The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.

The nation’s passenger railroad is adapting to White House priorities, such as by dropping high-speed rail projects.

Amtrak requested $850 million for Northeast Corridor grants in the agency’s fiscal year 2026 budget. That is $291 million less than the $1.141 billion allocated in 2025.

The Northeast Corridor is a 457-mile artery that includes Amtrak and commuter rail partners such as NJ Transit, that runs between Boston and Washington, D.C.

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