### Question
How does the law define Northeast Corridor?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 24320*, **Northeast Corridor** is defined as:

> the Northeast Corridor main line between Boston, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia, and facilities and services used to operate and maintain that line

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 24320*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART C-PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 243-AMTRAK**

