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Amtrak expansion to New River Valley (Roanoke to Christianburg, VA)

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Posted by Overmod on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:38 PM

Extensive thread on this was started May 5th... but, mistakenly, in 'Transit'.  The OP asked for it to be transferred, but you know how it is with moderation these days... Wink

Look here:

http://cs.trains.com/trn/f/742/p/287930/3337598.aspx#3337598

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Amtrak expansion to New River Valley (Roanoke to Christianburg, VA)
Posted by CMStPnP on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:09 AM

FYI-,

So it is my understanding that the state of Virginia is buying 28.5 miles of track between Roanoke and Christianburg, VA from Norfolk Southern for this rail passenger service extension.     Is that correct?    Will it be maintained by the state or Amtrak and are they going to improve the track for higher speeds?    Anyone know?     Plans to extend further down the line beyond Christianburg......anyone know?

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