Finally talk of replacing tunnel is moving forward. Here is link to long video of the proposed replacement. Evidently the work is going to be done with jjust 2 bores at first but with provision to construct the other 2 bores later. What was not noted in this video is that the freight traffic will remain using th old B&P. That is probably a good idea eliminating possibility of any freight derailment plugging the passenger tracks. Maintaining the old bore will remain expensive.
A 148-year-old tunnel is the biggest rail bottleneck between D.C. and New Jersey. Here’s the new plan to replace it. (msn.com)
Record of Decision with technical details for the 'Frederick Douglass' replacement:
https://www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/bptunnel/BPT_Record-of-Decision_March2017_Signed.pdf
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