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Va plans additional rail money

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Posted by John WR on Friday, January 25, 2013 8:42 PM

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Very short follow up by AMTRAK

One thing Amtrak might to is to add a link to the local transit agency on their section where they describe individual stations.  

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, January 25, 2013 5:39 PM
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Posted by John WR on Thursday, January 24, 2013 6:16 PM

It does seem to be a new day for public transit.  I don't think there has ever been a time when we have spent the amount of public funds on transit that we do today.  

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Va plans additional rail money
Posted by blue streak 1 on Thursday, January 24, 2013 5:14 PM

Va governor announces plan to add additional $1.07 B for rail and transit next 6 years.  Included is money for dulles extension, Roanoke rail service. additional Norfolk service, improved Newport News track to speed up line. 

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/news/Virginia-governor-recommends-1-billion-for-rail-transit--34960

 

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