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It's been forty years since Allentown has had a direct train line to New York City. But there's a vision to change that in as little as three years.

This new Amtrak vision would put a station not only in Allentown, but Bethlehem and Easton too. But whether it becomes reality hinges on that infrastructure bill you've heard a lot about.

It's a plan leaders, local and regional, hope will gain more traction - resuming passenger rail service from Allentown to New York, something the area hasn't had in 40 years.

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Officials say getting the program off the ground hinges on funding.

"Yes we do have to pass the Build Back Better plan. We have to pass the infrastructure plans moving through Congress. I can tell you, I and many others like me, will be doing our dead level best to make sure these things pass," said Rep. Matt Cartwright (D)-District 8.

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