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Scranton-NYC Amtrak advocates send 'expression of interest' to Federal Railroad AdministrationThe Pocono Record
Mount Pocono, PA,
June 15, 2022
Cartwright’s letter and a separate letter from Casey both highlight Amtrak’s estimated annual economic impact of $87 million. They also noted that the developers of Margaritaville Resort Village plan to donate land for an Amtrak stop.
Leaders in Monroe County have signed on to a letter showing support for restoring passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City. The letter, headed by U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-8), is a formal expression of interest that lets the Federal Railroad Administration know that the signatories want to participate in a grant program that would help fund the route. Read more HERE |