Elon Musk’s Boring Company Eyes Multi-Billion Amtrak Deal
Elon Musk’s tunneling firm may win an Amtrak contract to cut costs on a $8.5B rail project. Here's what it means for U.S. infrastructure.
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Elon Musk’s Boring Company Eyes Multi-Billion Amtrak Deal Is Elon Musk’s The Boring Company partnering with Amtrak? According to recent reports, Elon Musk's tunneling venture is in discussions with federal railroad regulators over a major infrastructure contract that could reshape the future of U. S. rail. The potential deal— centered on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel project— aims to cut costs and improve efficiency on a high- speed corridor between Baltimore and Washington, D. C. As construction costs for the tunnel balloon from $ 6 billion to an estimated $ 8.5 billion, the Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA) is reportedly exploring whether The Boring Company ( TBC) can deliver a more cost- effective solution. This move has sparked both interest and controversy across the transportation and tech sectors. Image Credits:Getty Images The project, part of a broader push to modernize Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, is seen as a critical link connecting Baltimore, Washington, and eventually Virginia. It’s a high- stakes infrastructu…
