TWO-YEAR REPORT ON THE NORTHEAST CORRIDOR

The Northeast Corridor Improvement Project, a major public investment in improved intercity passenger transportation, is analyzed. Results of the Amtrak operations in the Corridor in 1976 and 1977 are presented. Amtrak projections for the Corridor during the period of construction and facilities supporting improved service goals are described. The report establishes a framework for comparing service options after NECIP completion; describes the social and economic implication and public costs and benefits of still further improvement; and evaluates possible rail responses to such additional transportation needs.

• Corporate Authors:

  Department of Transportation

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1978-2

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 103 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Bridges; Catenaries (Railroads); Forecasting; High speed rail; High speed track; Intercity transportation; Legislation; Maintenance of way; Passengers; Policy; Railroad stations; Reconstruction; Socioeconomic factors; Statistics; Travel demand
• Identifier Terms: Amtrak
• Geographic Terms: Northeast Corridor; Northeastern United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Government policies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Economics; Law; Passenger Transportation; Policy; Railroads; Society; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00178424
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 19 1978 12:00AM