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Report: Resumed rail from NEPA to NY would be profitable

WBRE-TV

The report comes less than a week after Congressman Matt Cartwright announced PennDOT, New Jersey Transit, and Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority are on board with an application for federal funding.

 A two-year Amtrak study indicates resuming rail passenger service from northeastern Pennsylvania to New York City would be a huge success.

The report comes less than a week after Congressman Matt Cartwright announced PennDOT, New Jersey Transit, and Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority are on board with an application for federal funding.

The new study reveals strong potential for ridership, economic benefits, and existing rail line suitability.

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