The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
The Northeast Rail Network
Improving Today, Planning Tomorrow
Federal Railroad AdministrationThe Northeast Regional Rail Workshop
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 2, 2009
Northeast Designated High Speed Rail Corridors
Source: FRA, October 2005
Northeast Intercity Passenger Rail Network
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
The Northeast Regional Rail Network
A Network of Corridors Serving 12 State Region and Beyond
Northeast Corridor (NEC) Spine: Boston – Washington, D.C Nation’s Most Complex, Heavily Used Passenger Rail Corridor Four Public Owners: Amtrak, NY/MTA, CTDOT, MA/MBTA Intense, Mixed Use Traffic: Amtrak, 8 Commuter Railroads, 7 Freight Railroads
Connectors to the NEC Spine Northeastern New England Corridors: Downeaster, Boston-Montreal, Knowledge Corridor, Vermont Western Corridor Burlington to NYC Empire Corridor: NYC-Albany-Niagara Falls, NYC-Albany-Montreal Keystone Corridor - Harrisburg-Philadelphia NEC Extension – Virginia
Public and Private Ownership: Amtrak, States, Class I, Regional and Short Lines Mixed Use Traffic
Serves Over 50 Million PeopleLinks Major Metropolitan Areas and Rural/Small Urban CommunitiesConnects Northeast - Canada & States South and West
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Established System – Expanding Demand for Service
Today: 2,500 Trains Daily: High Speed, Regional, Long-distance Intercity Service,
Commuter, Freight High Speed Service: NEC, Empire (South), Keystone Corridors 260 Million Riders Annually 14 Million Intercity Passengers
NEC Spine: 10.8 Million NEC Connectors: 3.5 Million
Many NEC Spine Segments – Near or At Capacity Reliability Challenged by Infrastructure Condition and Growth in
Ridership
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
CONEG Governors’ Vision And Goals2008
Strengthen Rail as an Integral Component of the Northeast’s Transportation System
Objective: Strategically Expand Passenger Rail Service
Increased Ridership by 2030: Double Intercity & Commuter Ridership 2030Projections/Current Plans Intercity >26 Million Total > 415 Million Trains >3500
Quality Service: Safe, Reliable, Frequent, Higher Speed, Time-Price Competitive Higher Speed Regional And Premium Service Expanded Service in Existing and New Markets Reduced Travel Times. More Frequent Service. Reliable Performance
Greater System Efficiency Enhanced Intermodal Connectivity Comprehensive Coordinated Planning of Infrastructure-Operational Improvements
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Needs For The Corridor Network
Reliability, Speed, Growth Reliable Infrastructure
State of Good Repair, Backlog of Deferred Investments
Capacity for Growth Intercity, Commuter, Freight New Services – New Communities Served
Improved Connectivity
Enhanced Competiveness of Goods Movement
Infrastructure & Equipment Improvements Tracks, Bridges, Alignments, Interlockings, Stations, Catenary & Signals New and More Equipment
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Plans For The Corridor Network
System-Wide Expanded State Corridors Improved Trip Times More Frequent & Reliable Service Freight Route Protection & Improved Port Access
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Plans For The Corridor Network
Downeaster Extension and Expansion Portland-Brunswick Extension Portland-Boston Enhancements
Boston-New Hampshire Service
New Haven-Hartford-Springfield-Vermont Corridor Knowledge Corridor Track Relocation
Vermont-Albany-NYC Track & Bridge Improvements
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Plans For The Corridor Network
Empire Corridor Empire South: NYC-Albany
Station/Track Improvements Bridge Rehabilitation
Empire West: Albany-Niagara Falls 3rd Track Initiative – Passenger Service
Empire North: Albany-Montreal Track Improvements Border Crossing Enhancements
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Plans For The Corridor Network
Keystone Improvements
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Plans For The Corridor Network
NEC Spine Bridges: CT, NJ, MD Station Enhancements
Moynihan Station-NYC BWI Airport Rail Station Washington Union Station
Enhanced Service: Boston-Providence-New Haven NEC Service Extension South
DC-Richmond
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Linked Corridors = Regional Partnerships
The Northeast Experience: States, Amtrak, Freight and CommunitiesWorking Together to Improve Intercity Passenger Rail Service.
CONEG Governors: Regional Cooperation on ARRA Rail Initiatives
Institutional Collaboration: Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and OperationsAdvisory Commission
CONEG Governors Vision for the Northeast Corridor Network
Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Master Plan
State Investments in Support of Intercity Infrastructure Joint Benefit Agreements Over $4 Billion
CONEG Governors High Speed Rail Task Force: Catalyst for High Speed Acela
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Why Rail Networks are a Priority for Governors
Urban Highways & Airports At Capacity Rail – Only Cost-Effective Option To Simultaneously Expand
Mobility, Reduce Congestion and Improve the Environment NEC Electric – Lowest Per Passenger Emissions of Any Major
Transportation Mode Improved Intermodal Linkages – Rail Hub Improves Efficiency of
Broader Transportation Network NEC – Provides Essential Capacity For Goods Movements
To/From East Coast Ports and Industries
Mobility Economic GrowthLivable Communities Sustainable Environment
The Northeast: A Network of Corridors
Thank You!
Presentation Contributors
Anne StubbsExecutive DirectorCONEG Policy Research Center, Inc.
Drew GallowayAssistant Vice President,
Strategic Partnerships, EastNational Railroad Passenger Corporation
Jeffrey ParkerDeputy CommissionerConnecticut Department of Transportation
Patricia QuinnExecutive DirectorNorthern New England Passenger Rail
Authority
Don HannonDirector, Office ofProgram Development & ManagementNew York State Department of
Transportation
H. Craig LewisVice President, Corporate AffairsNorfolk Southern
Richard SarlesExecutive DirectorNew Jersey Transit