An Amtrak study said restoring the NYC-Scranton rail service would move almost half a million people annually.
Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
New Amtrak train service that could whisk riders at speeds hitting up to 110 mph between New York City and Scranton in Pennsylvania could move almost a half a million riders annually by 2030, but it’s estimated to cost between $169 million to $266 million to start up, according to a study of the proposed rail line.
PennDOT officials have taken the first step toward seeing the service begin by applying to the Federal Corridor Identification and Development Program on Monday to start the process, a spokesperson said., released March 23, lays out some the details, challenges and leaves some questions unanswered about a proposed restoration of passenger train service between New York and Scranton.
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