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Scranton-NYC Amtrak advocates send 'expression of interest' to Federal Railroad Administration

The Pocono Record

SCRANTON, PA , June 15, 2022

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The FRA is “taking a very thorough approach” to its funding decisions, Cartwright said. “I really wanted to show the widespread strength of our proposal right out of the gate, and we have that now in the coalition letter that we are releasing today.”

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.