Amtrak announces plans to create 30 new train routes Share Updated: 10:36 AM CDT Apr 5, 2021 Associated Press Share Updated: 10:36 AM CDT Apr 5, 2021 Associated Press Amtrak is proposing at least 30 new routes nationwide after President Joe Biden announced his sweeping plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure. Amtrak’s 2035 vision plan would add the new routes and add more trips to at least 20 existing routes. Amtrak officials are hoping Congress will provide the $80 billion designated for rail in Biden’s American Jobs Plan announced Wednesday. In Louisiana, a new line would run from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ATLANTA — Amtrak is proposing at least 30 new routes nationwide after President Joe Biden announced his sweeping plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.