Why Connecticut is Investing in New Regional Rail

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By John BescheOct 2, 2023, 12:00 am570 ptsHot
He’s made his bet. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced last month a $315-million investment in 60 state-of-the-art commuter rail cars — but they’re not going anywhere near Grand Central along Metro-North’s New Haven Line. No, these cars will roll out in 2026 along the intra-state Danbury and Waterbury…

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