Amtrak starts construction on new train maintenance facility in Philadelphia, US

US national rail company Amtrak has commenced construction of a new train maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia.

The $462m heavy facility, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to streamline train maintenance and reduce turnaround times using modern practices.

Scheduled to open in 2027, the facility will service Amtrak’s Acela, Keystone Service, Northeast Regional and Pennsylvanian trains.

The facility is designed to support daily inspections, service, cleaning, life cycle maintenance, and heavy repairs.

It is expected to bolster the frequency of service across Pennsylvania and the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

The new facility will occupy nearly 350,000ft2 within the existing rail yard and feature advanced maintenance and inspection bays, inspection pits, a drop table, and fuelling pads.