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Norfolk Southern · VirginiaWASHINGTON – Virginia and Charlotte, N.C., have notified federal regulators that they intend to acquire portions of Norfolk Southern main lines in order to expand passenger and commuter service.
In a filing with the Surface Transportation Board this week, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority said its acquisition of the NS Manassas Line, as well as operating agreements covering trackage in southwestSee the Story
Virginia and Charlotte, N.C., officially to acquire Norfolk Southern routes
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Uplifting News · DetroitDETROIT — The city of Detroit has seen its share of comebacks over the past 20 years, but nothing quite like what is happening this week as it celebrates the grand opening of the renovated Michigan Central Station, the beneficiary of hundreds of millions of dollars in investment by its new owner, Ford Motor Co.
The massive edifice, built in 1913See the Story
Michigan Central Station opens its doors
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Colorado · ColoradoDENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed into law the bill that imposes a fee on rental cars to help fund rail passenger service in the state.
SB24-184 imposes a “congestion impact fee” of up to $3 per day on rental cars, with money raised as a result to go into a fund to be used to meet matching-fundSee the Story
Colorado governor signs bill to help fund passenger rail projects
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Senate · ColoradoDENVER — A bill that includes provisions to protect rail lines for Colorado’s proposed Denver-Craig rail service, even if coal traffic drops below sustainable levels, has cleared its first step in the state Senate.
SB24-190, sponsored by Sen. Dylan Roberts (D-Frisco), also enhances the ability of the state to sell the Moffat Tunnel, which it has owned and leased since theSee the Story
Colorado bill to protect mountain rail lines for passenger service takes first step
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