Amtrak has moved forward with procurement packages for new support facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. The new and renovated facilities will improve trainset maintenance and repairs, inspection and cleaning for Amtrak’s existing and future fleet, including new Acela, Amtrak Airo and long-distance trains.
“These modern maintenance facilities are an essential part of Amtrak’s plans to introduce new state-of-the-art passenger trainsets around the country,” said Amtrak Vice President, Project Delivery Fleet and Facilities, Norman Forde. “Thanks to funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Amtrak can upgrade our existing rail yards with modern facilities that feature additional working space and enable more efficient maintenance practices.”
In addition to these four maintenance facilities, additional sites are also planned, including one in Philadelphia currently in procurement with an active Request for Proposals. Each site will house various facilities, such as:
- Heavy maintenance — Major extended repairs and overhauls
- Maintenance and inspections — Routine maintenance, inspections and refueling
- Service and Cleaning — Routine maintenance and inspections, cleaning and utility access
