Florida wants HSR money to buy CSX track for Orlando commuter rail

Started by thelakelander, July 15, 2009, 10:18:50 AM

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thelakelander

July 15, 2009, 10:18:50 AM
QuoteState Has New Plan to Buy CSX Line in Orlando

TALLAHASSEE | In the latest twist to the controversial plan to bring commuter rail to the Orlando area, state officials are seeking $432 million from the federal government to buy 61.5 miles of rail line from CSX Transportation.

But the request is part of $8 billion being provided by the federal government for high-speed rail that connects cities with few stops.

full article: http://www.theledger.com/article/20090714/NEWS/907145044/1134?Title=State-Has-New-Plan-to-Buy-CSX-Line-in-Orlando
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July 15, 2009, 03:02:59 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on July 15, 2009, 10:18:50 AM
QuoteState Has New Plan to Buy CSX Line in Orlando

TALLAHASSEE | In the latest twist to the controversial plan to bring commuter rail to the Orlando area, state officials are seeking $432 million from the federal government to buy 61.5 miles of rail line from CSX Transportation.

But the request is part of $8 billion being provided by the federal government for high-speed rail that connects cities with few stops.

full article: http://www.theledger.com/article/20090714/NEWS/907145044/1134?Title=State-Has-New-Plan-to-Buy-CSX-Line-in-Orlando
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