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==The Northeast Corridor== | ==The Northeast Corridor== | ||
This is an electrified railroad line in the Northeast megalopolis of the United States. Owned primarily by Amtrak, it runs from Boston in the north to Washington, D.C., in the south. Tracks are standard gauge (4 ft 8 1/2 in (1435mm) and the overhead electrification is 25 kV AC at 60 Hz (Boston–New Haven), 12.5 kV AC at 60 Hz (New Haven–New York) and 12 kV AC at 25 Hz (New York–Washington). Some trains | This is an electrified railroad line in the Northeast megalopolis of the United States. Owned primarily by Amtrak, it runs from Boston in the north to Washington, D.C., in the south. Tracks are standard gauge (4 ft 8 1/2 in (1435mm) and the overhead electrification is 25 kV AC at 60 Hz (Boston–New Haven), 12.5 kV AC at 60 Hz (New Haven–New York) and 12 kV AC at 25 Hz (New York–Washington). Some trains reach 150 mph (240 km/h) on certain sections. <br /> | ||
The corridor is used by many Amtrak trains, including the high-speed Acela intercity trains, and several long-distance trains. Most of the corridor also has frequent commuter rail service, operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), CT Rail, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC). Ownership of the NEC is shown on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Corridor#/media/File:NEC_map.svg this map] | The corridor is used by many Amtrak trains, including the high-speed Acela intercity trains, and several long-distance trains. Most of the corridor also has frequent commuter rail service, operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), CT Rail, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC). Ownership of the NEC is shown on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Corridor#/media/File:NEC_map.svg this map] | ||
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The NEC enters Rhode Island from Connecticut, passes through Providence and exits the state into Massachusetts. In Rhode Island stations are Westerly, West Kingston, T.F.Green Airport, Providence and Pawtucket/Central Falls. The state has the following operators and services: | The NEC enters Rhode Island from Connecticut, passes through Providence and exits the state into Massachusetts. In Rhode Island stations are Westerly, West Kingston, T.F.Green Airport, Providence and Pawtucket/Central Falls. The state has the following operators and services: | ||
==Rail Operators== | ==Rail Operators== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:22, 30 April 2025
State Details
See Rhode Island Wikipedia; also see United States for information relating to the country as a whole, and the national operator Amtrak.
Maps
Rhode Island is covered by the SPV "North America Railroad Atlas" volume New England & Maritime Canada. This is out of print.
The Northeast Corridor
This is an electrified railroad line in the Northeast megalopolis of the United States. Owned primarily by Amtrak, it runs from Boston in the north to Washington, D.C., in the south. Tracks are standard gauge (4 ft 8 1/2 in (1435mm) and the overhead electrification is 25 kV AC at 60 Hz (Boston–New Haven), 12.5 kV AC at 60 Hz (New Haven–New York) and 12 kV AC at 25 Hz (New York–Washington). Some trains reach 150 mph (240 km/h) on certain sections.
The corridor is used by many Amtrak trains, including the high-speed Acela intercity trains, and several long-distance trains. Most of the corridor also has frequent commuter rail service, operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), CT Rail, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC). Ownership of the NEC is shown on this map
The NEC enters Rhode Island from Connecticut, passes through Providence and exits the state into Massachusetts. In Rhode Island stations are Westerly, West Kingston, T.F.Green Airport, Providence and Pawtucket/Central Falls. The state has the following operators and services:
Rail Operators
- AMTRAK - Northeast Corridor
- - Acela - Operates high-speed, limited stop trains Boston - Providence - New Haven - New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C.
- AMTRAK Northeast Regional - Operates most station stopping services along the NEC. In Rhode Island station calls are Westerly, West Kingston and Providence.
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - The MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line runs from Boston South Station, through Massachusetts into Rhode Island, where it calls at Pawtucket/Central Falls, Providence, T. F. Green Airport and Wickford Junction, which is the terminus station.
Tourist Lines
- Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad - The Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad is a heritage railroad that operates between Portsmouth and Newport on Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island.
Metro and light rail systems
None
Recent and Future Changes
Recent Changes
None
Future Changes
None
Obscure or Sparse Passenger Services
See USA - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services - Connecticut.
