High speed rail opportunities discussed
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Nov 23, 2009 at 12:42 PM EST
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Nov 23, 2009 at 12:42 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WKTV) - High speed rail talk is picking up steam here in Central New York. State and federal leaders on the High Speed Rail Coalition outlined opportunities for job creation, economic development and consumer convenience they feel high speed rail lines would bring.
The state's project has received $5 million of the projected $5 billion it is expected to cost to cover the new rail system. Under the plan, high speed rail lines would run from Buffalo to Albany and then down to New York City.
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the following statement following today's announcement on the economic impact of high-speed rail in Syracuse:
"We are thrilled to have the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce on our team in the fight to bring high speed rail to Upstate New York. Today's announcement reinforces what I have been arguing on almost a daily basis to the White House and the Department of Transportation: that high speed rail has the potential to revitalize the Upstate New York economy, help businesses, and create jobs."
State Senator Joseph Griffo (R,I,C, -Rome) released his own statement, saying: "The studies have shown that there's a viability for high-speed rail connecting Upstate regions with the Capitol, New York City and Canada." "The key is that we must accomplish real high-speed rail service similar to the bullet-trains in Asia and Europe. The finished product must be a reliable, dependable, affordable and accessible alternative to traveling by car or plane."
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