Commuters in diesel territory would see reductions in trip times of about 20 minutes to and from Penn Station.

Overhead wire issues and other outdated rail infrastructure have long plagued service on the Northeast Corridor — problems ...

Along Amtrak’s 235 miles of track between Washington D.C. and Queens ... repair pot can be used for the replacement of the overhead wires and the signal systems,” Pallone said.

Overhead wire issues and outdated rail infrastructure ... delays and cancellations on the busiest stretch of passenger rail track in North America. The old wires sag during extreme temperatures ...