Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some of which are nearly a half-century oldDETROIT -- Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, though much of the funding must still be approved by Congress. The new trains will replace Amfleet, Metroliner and state-owned equipment starting in 2024. Amtrak CEO William Flynn says they'll pollute far less than the older trains when operating in diesel mode. Initially Amtrak will buy 73 trains and a 20-year parts and service agreement for about $3.4 billion. The infrastructure bill proposed by the administration of President Joe Biden has $66 billion for freight and passenger rail.

Source: ABC News July 07, 2021 17:26 UTC