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Monroe Amtrak corridor gets $3.7M for rail lines

Times News

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA, October 28, 2022

Tags: Jobs and the Economy , Fiscal Responsibilty , Local Issues , Transportation and Infrastructure Member Designated Project Requests , Passenger Rail

The Monroe County Industrial Development Authority was awarded a $3.7 million grant from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office to construct a new railroad line in the Poconos.

The funding, through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, will support the purchase and installation of railroad ties along the Pocono Mainline to provide required upgrades for the new Amtrak Corridor passenger train service to Northeastern Pennsylvania.

“This is another great step forward when it comes to restoring passenger rail service to New York and will go toward replacing railroad ties in Lackawanna and Monroe counties,” said Rep. Matt Cartwright, PA-08. “This award adds to the building momentum and is a crucial step forward.”

Cartwright said he is grateful to Gov. Wolf’s action and the work of state Rep. Maureen Madden, who represents a major part of Monroe County, in pursuing this project.