Frederick Douglass
Tunnel Program
Community Outreach
The Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program will be constructed in several stages. The first set of early construction activities began in March 2023 with track work in the Halethorpe and West Baltimore areas. This initial project was completed in Summer 2023 and will reduce impacts during later construction phases. Final design, property acquisition and utility relocation have begun and are progressing. Major construction is anticipated to begin in 2024 and the full program is scheduled for completion in 2035.
To illustrate Amtrak’s commitment to Community Engagement the Outreach team will develop and maintain an Engagement Schedule to work with the community to identify Investment Priorities, solicit feedback on program activities and to share updates on program activities. The schedule will help to ensure that:
- Community members are updated in a timely manner
- Feedback and input are being solicited equitably
- Information is shared about future construction activities and impacts on commuters, business and residential property owners, and other project stakeholders
- A direct contact is provided for community leaders and residents throughout the process
- A forum is identified for addressing community concerns
Stay in Touch
For additional information about the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, email fdtunnel@amtrak.com or call (443) 423-1115 to speak to a member of the project team.
Additional Resources
Engagement Schedule 2021 - 2023
September 28, 2023
Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Virtual Open House
September 26, 2023
Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Community Open House
August 9, 2023
Pop-up Meeting at Baltimore Penn Station
July 25, 2023
Fayette Street Outreach Community Meeting
May 23, 2023
Reservoir Hill Community Council Meeting
May 13, 2023
Rosemont Homeowners & Tenants Meeting
April 5, 2023
Edmondson Community Organization Meeting
March 28, 2023
Edmondson Community Organization with MARC
Reservoir Hill Improvement Council Meeting
February 22, 2023
Edmondson Community Organization Meeting
February 14, 2023
Park Avenue Property Meeting
February 7, 2023
Bolton Hill Community Association Meeting
November 9, 2022
Amtrak Supplier Diversity Office Pop-Up Event
October 26, 2022
Meeting with Beth Am Synagogue
September 14, 2022
B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Pre-Construction Meeting
July 18, 2022
West Baltimore Community Clean-Up
June 22, 2022
Fayette Street Outreach Community Meeting
June 14, 2022
B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Public Open House
June 11, 2022
Rosemont Homeowners & Tenants Meeting
May 3 & 5, 2022
B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Virtual Community Investment Workshops
April 12 & 13, 2022
West Baltimore MARC Station Draft Concept Design In-Person Pop-Ups at the Station
March 23, 2022
Rosemont Homeowners & Tenants Meeting
March 15, 2022
West Baltimore MARC Station Virtual Draft Concept Design Meeting
February 1 & 3, 2022
B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Virtual Community Investment Workshops
November 18 & 20, 2021
B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Virtual Public Meetings
Fayette Street Outreach Meeting
July 25, 2023
B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Pre-Construction Meeting
September 14, 2022
West Baltimore MARC Station Concept Design Public Meeting Recording
March 15, 2022
B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Meeting Recording
November 18, 2021
Frederick Douglass Tunnel Meeting
September 28, 2023
Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Open House Recording
September 28, 2023