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$3.7M secured for passenger rail line from Poconos to NYC

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Mount Pocono, PA, October 28, 2022

Tags: Jobs and the Economy , Fiscal Responsibilty , Local Issues

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) has provided $3.7 million for the development of a new passenger rail line to go from the Poconos to NYC.

According to Representative Matt Cartwright (D. PA-08), the funding will be provided to the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority to help Amtrak restore passenger rail services to NYC.