CONNECT NEC 2035

A 15-Year Service Development Plan and Infrastructure Planning Process for the Northeast Corridor

What is CONNECT NEC 2035?

CONNECT NEC 2035 is a 15-year plan representing the most ambitious reinvestment program in the NEC’s history and a new way of planning: a multi-agency, multi-year, shared action plan guided by a long-term vision. The state governments of the Northeast, the federal government, eight commuter rail agencies, and Amtrak worked together through the NEC Commission to develop a detailed and efficient sequencing of infrastructure investment covering 150 projects along the corridor.

The implementation of C35 will result in a modern and resilient railroad with safe, reliable, and more frequent service; connections to new markets; and reduced travel times between communities.

C35 is the first phase of the long-term vision for the corridor established in the Federal Railroad Administration’s 2017 NEC FUTURE plan, making significant improvements to NEC rail service for both existing and new riders, on both commuter rail systems and Amtrak.

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2035 Benefits of a Renewed NEC and Thriving Northeast

IMPROVE MOBILITY AND CONNECTIONS

Provide more reliable, frequent, and faster NEC service while implementing new service patterns that provide express and one-seat rides

COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

Invest in improvements to the NEC that will have a positive impact on the environment through the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and more resilient infrastructure.

CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Generate skilled jobs, and support social equity and underserved communities

SUPPORT DESIRABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Improve access to current and future station area developments to enhance the value of our communities.

C35 Territories

The NEC has been divided into five analysis territories for the purposes of CONNECT NEC 2035: New England, Connecticut-Westchester, New York City Metro, Mid-Atlantic North, and Mid-Atlantic South. Click on each territory label below to learn more.

Connect 2035 Interactive Map
New England CT/Westchester NYC Metro Area Mid-Atlantic North Mid-Atlantic South

New England

Geography
Boston, MA to New Haven, CT and Springfield, MA to New Haven, CT

Agencies
MBTA, MassDOT, RIDOT, CTDOT, Amtrak

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CT/Westchester

Geography
New Haven, CT to New Rochelle, NY

Agencies
CTDOT, MNR, MTA, NJT, Amtrak

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NYC Metro Area

Geography
New Rochelle, NY to Morris, PA

Agencies
LIRR, MNR, MTA, NJT, Amtrak

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Mid-Atlantic North

Geography
Morris, PA to Perryville, MD and Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Agencies
SEPTA, NJT, DelDOT, MDOT, MARC, Amtrak

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Mid-Atlantic South

Geography
Perryville, MD to Washington, DC

Agencies
MARC, VRE, MDOT, DCDOT, Amtrak

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