The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $5,115,273,927 Project Grant under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program (CFDA 20.326) to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) on November 1, 2024. The funding will support Phase I of a program to design and construct a new passenger rail tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland, replacing the aging Baltimore Potomac (B&P) Tunnel. Key project elements include building two new high-capacity tunnel tubes, constructing new roadway and railroad bridges, upgrading rail systems and infrastructure, and enhancing the West Baltimore MARC Station to meet ADA accessibility standards. The new Frederick Douglass Tunnel will enable intercity passenger and commuter rail service along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor at speeds up to 110 mph, addressing operational bottlenecks and modernizing this critical segment of the rail network. The project is expected to be completed by August 31, 2036.
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