IIJA includes about $66 billion in passenger rail appropriations, about equal to Amtrak's past 50-year total.

Officials say the project will improve the "cramped" Manhattan train station and add office space, housing and public areas.

Team chosen from four shortlisted will replace the 110-year-old Portal swing bridge with a fixed-span structure.

The estimated $925-million capital investment plan awaits a potential federal infrastructure bill.

Focused funding program, private investment are touted as key to development.

The long-stalled critical Northeast Corridor rail link replacement and upgrade between New Jersey and New York City can now seek federal funds.

State will embark on 10-year, $3.7B expansion.

Agreement calls for Amtrak to carry out design and construction on 135 stations over the next 10 years.