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N.E. governors tout rail plan
Topic Started: March 29 2009, 11:45 AM (80 Views)
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MASSACHUSETTS -- The governors of Massachusetts and Connecticut have invited Amtrak to join the states in a project to expand commuter rail between Springfield and New Haven, Conn., The Republican reported.

Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick and Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell wrote a letter this week to Joseph H. Boardman, president and CEO of Amtrak, following a meeting involving the governors and Amtrak officials.

"The states of Connecticut and Massachusetts have a shared vision of developing a world-class regional rail commuter service along the Springfield Line corridor ... It is our hope that Amtrak shares this vision," the governors' letter states.

Patrick and Rell also wrote in the three-paragraph letter, dated Tuesday, that the commuter line "will dramatically improve mobility in the region and improve life and lifestyles. It also offers the catalyst for sound economic development in the region that benefits everyone, including Amtrak.

"We are writing ... to invite Amtrak to partner with us on the establishment and operation of a commuter rail service and to jointly pursue funding for equipment, capacity and infrastructure improvements to bring this vision for rail service to this corridor."

Clifford B. Cole, an Amtrak spokesman in New York City, said Wednesday that Amtrak has been "part of the discussions" regarding the project for some time.

"The meeting between the parties was very cordial, and we've agreed to work together with the states to advance the project," Cole said.

Patrick has had conversations with Rell about the rail service, and Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray last September told a group pushing for the project that the state needs to improve both commuter and freight rail. Murray made the comments at the Springfield Central Library at an event held by the Pioneer Valley Advocates for Commuter Rail.

During the appearance, Murray also spoke about rail service in the context of New England's geography.

"We don't have capacity to build new highways in New England," the lieutenant governor said.

Murray also said he believed there was a growing feeling around America to expand commuter rail service.

"I just think there is a momentum that's gathering right now," he said. "This is the way that people are increasingly looking."

(The preceding article by Michelle McAuliffe was published March 26, 2009, by The Republican.)
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