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Elon Musk's tunneling enterprise, The Boring Company (TBC), may soon secure a lucrative contract with Amtrak. According to The New York Times, federal railroad regulators are in communication with TBC regarding a multibillion-dollar project associated with the Frederick Douglass Tunnel program.

Sources reveal that officials from the Federal Railroad Administration have initiated discussions with Musk’s firm to explore potential cost-saving avenues for the ambitious infrastructure venture. TBC has emerged as one of the several firms under consideration for a new engineering contract, showing its growing influence in the infrastructure industry.

However, these talks bring attention to Musk's numerous conflicts of interest. He manages a diverse array of ventures, holds substantial political influence as a close advisor to President Trump, and oversees DOGE, a role that has led to reduced resources for regulatory agencies that oversee his businesses. The intersection of these responsibilities raises pertinent questions about regulatory oversight and the equitable management of federal infrastructure contracts.