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Old Posted Feb 16, 2015, 11:28 PM
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Local lawmakers push to upgrade Danbury, New Canaan rail lines

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2015 8:15 pm | Updated: 9:45 pm, Fri Feb 13, 2015.

By ROBERT KOCH
Hour Staff Writer
"Commuters have suffered under unacceptable conditions as unnecessary obstacles are thrown before the workforce we depend on as the engine of our state economy," O'Dea said. "These bills will take us through the critical first steps of changing those conditions, and providing the necessary investments which will ensure safety, reliability and efficiency."

In 2006, ConnDOT launched the "the Danbury Branch Electrification Feasibility Study" to evaluate the feasibility of electrifying the Danbury Line as well as other alternatives to improve service. The alternatives ranged from electrifying the line from South Norwalk to Wilton to extending and electrifying the line to New Milford. Estimated costs in 2010 dollars ran from $237 million to $495 million.
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Officials tout benefits of Danbury line extension

Dirk Perrefort
Updated 9:05 pm, Friday, February 13, 2015
DANBURY -- A proposal to provide passenger trains from Danbury to Massachusetts is gaining traction and experts now say the service could bring millions of dollars in economic benefits to the region.

While passenger service along the Housatonic Railroad's existing freight line -- from Danbury through to New Milford and Kent -- was proposed more than five years ago, the plans have sparked renewed interest in recent months as more officials throw their support behind it.
Read more at http://www.newstimes.com/business/ar...on-6080522.php

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^^^ Extension aside, electrify the current line at a minimum. The Danbury Branch is completely unreliable and underserved.
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Is there a point electrifying a line that isn't double tracked?

Extension wise, I think New Milford is justifiable, but Kent is a no go.
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Is there a point electrifying a line that isn't double tracked?

Extension wise, I think New Milford is justifiable, but Kent is a no go.
The Line will get passing sidings...and I think North of New Milford should be serviced by Diesel trains.
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and I think North of New Milford should be serviced by Diesel trains.
Makes sense . . no different than Southeast-Wassaic. A station along Federal Rd in Brookfield would be nice.

Isn't the New Canaan Branch a single-track electrified line?
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Makes sense . . no different than Southeast-Wassaic. A station along Federal Rd in Brookfield would be nice.

Isn't the New Canaan Branch a single-track electrified line?
Yes , Plans call for a passing siding and a new station to service Eastern Side of Stamford.
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Malloy's Transportation Plan Includes Upgrades, Longer Busway


By Christopher Keating and Don Stacom

Rail Gets Priority
The five-year plans puts up money for short- to mid-term repairs to outdated railroad bridges in Greenwich's Cos Cob and above the Saugatuck River in Westport.

Both now open for boat traffic, and are at risk of crippling Metro-North and Amtrak service if they break down. The state and federal governments are already pumping several hundred million dollars into replacing the similar Walk Bridge in Norwalk, where chronic mechanical breakdowns have repeatedly crippled service.

"This will buy us time" for complete but costlier replacements of both bridges, Redeker said.
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So the State of Connecticut is planning on pumping tens of billions into its infrastructure over the next few decades. Here's a list of Projects that were included in the plan which i'm sure will grow aswell.


CONNECTICUT’S BOLD VISION FOR A TRANSPORTATION FUTURE

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Metro North / Western Connecticut


ELECTRIC FLEET REPLACEMENT
Future life-cycle replacement of existing electric fleet for use on New Haven Line
(NHL), Connecticut’s share.
$1,250,000,000

DIESEL FLEET REPLACEMENT
Replace existing diesel locomotives and coaches for use on New Haven Line (NHL).
$300,000,000

MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND YARD IMPROVEMENTS
Rehab and improve existing rail maintenance facilities and yards on New Haven Line
(NHL), including New Haven, Bridgeport and Stamford (finish catenary replacement).
$1,460,000,000

COMMUNICATIONS AND SIGNAL UPGRADES
Upgrade rail communications and signals on New Haven Line (NHL) to reach state
of good repair. Upgrades include positive train control (PTC), network infrastructure
upgrades, communication and signal system replacements and rail communications and
signal improvements for mainline and branch lines.
$1,120,200,000

CATENARY REPLACEMENTS AND POWER UPGRADES

Life-cycle replacement of superstructures and wiring (includes substations) due to age
and condition. Danbury Dock Yard is also included.
$700,000,000

FIXED RAIL BRIDGES - STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
Rehab and or replace all fixed rail bridges on New Haven Line (NHL) to attain state of
good repair. This includes all fixed rail bridges on mainline and branch lines.
$2,175,000,000

MOVABLE RAIL BRIDGES - STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
Rehab and or replace all movable rail bridges on New Haven Line (NHL) to attain state
of good repair.
$2,825,000,000

RAIL TRACK PROGRAM
Improvements and upgrades to existing tracks on New Haven Line (NHL) including
concrete tie repair, interlocking, drainage, track, ties, rail and road bed.
$1,680,000,000

EXISTING STATION AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements and upgrades to existing stations and parking on New Haven Line (NHL),
including mainline and branch line improvements.
$1,500,000,000

ELECTRIC FLEET EXPANSION
Expansion of existing electric fleet for use on New Haven Line (NHL).
$265,000,000

DIESEL FLEET EXPANSION
Expansion of existing diesel locomotives and coaches for use on New Haven Line
(NHL), including mainline and branch lines.
$230,000,000

NEW RAIL MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AND YARDS
ON BRANCH LINES

Construction of new rail maintenance facilities and yards on New Haven Line (NHL)
branch lines will allow for expanded branch line rail service to and from mainline.
$100,000,000


NEW RAIL MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND YARD FOR
INTERCITY RAIL SERVICE

A new intercity maintenance facility and storage yard in New Haven will allow for the
expansion of existing inter-city rail service to and from Washington, DC.
$500,000,000

NEW CANAAN BRANCH LINE IMPROVEMENTS

Significant improvements on New Canaan branch line service between Darien and
New Canaan to increase frequency and enhance service to and from mainline.
Improvements include Springdale siding, platform, and station improvements.
$45,000,000

ELECTRIFY DANBURY BRANCH LINE
Electrification of existing Danbury branch line service between South Norwalk and
Danbury would allow for extended one–seat ride service on New Haven Line (NHL).
$400,000,000

EXTEND RAIL SERVICE FROM DANBURY TO NEW MILFORD
This includes all of the estimated capital costs associated with extending rail service
from Danbury to New Milford without electrification.
$450,000,000

ELECTRIFY EXTENDED RAIL SERVICE FROM DANBURY
TO NEW MILFORD
This includes just the estimated electrification costs associated with extending rail
service from Danbury to New Milford.
$540,000,000

WATERBURY BRANCH LINE IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to Waterbury branch line service between Bridgeport and Waterbury to
increase frequency and enhance service to and from mainline. Improvements include
completion of signalization, grade crossings, sidings, and station improvements.
$350,000,000

TRACK IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN MILFORD AND NEW HAVEN
Restore four–track capacity between Milford and New Haven to increase capacity and
enhance service on New Haven Line (NHL).
$300,000,000

FULL CAPACITY NEW HAVEN LINE SERVICE
Realign Connecticut’s existing tracks and stations between New Haven and New York
to provide significant frequency and speed enhancements on New Haven Line (NHL).
This project would result in a two–track local and two–track express service on the
mainline, with center island platforms at key locations between New Haven and New
York. It includes communications and signal enhancements.
$2,000,000,000

NEW STATIONS AND PARKING
Construction of new stations and parking on New Haven Line (NHL). Includes
construction of new stations in Bridgeport (Barnum), Orange, and a new parking garage
in New Haven with pedestrian connections.
$200,000,000


Hartford Line / Central Connecticut

BERLIN-WATERBURY RAIL IMPROVEMENTS

Upgrade existing freight rail line (includes track, bridges, and Terryville tunnel).
Preserve option for future passenger rail service.
$200,000,000

DIESEL FLEET REPLACEMENT (Hartford Line)
Future life-cycle replacement of Hartford Line Fleet.
$325,000, 000

MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND YARD IMPROVEMENTS
Upgrade and maintain state of good repair of existing rail maintenance facility in
New Haven to service Hartford Line and Shore Line East (SLE), including facility
improvements to accommodate longer locomotives.
$50,000,000

REHABILITATION OF CONNECTICUT RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE
This bridge is located over the Connecticut River between Windsor Locks and Enfield.
Major rehabilitation and replacement of the center span is needed due to age and
condition. Improvements will allow for higher load ratings and increased speeds.
$80,000,000

EXISTING STATIONS AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements and upgrades to existing stations and parking on Hartford Line to
maintain state of good repair.
$250,000,000

DIESEL FLEET EXPANSION for Hartford Line
Expand diesel fleet to accommodate increase in future service on Hartford Line from
17 round trips per day to 25 round trips per day.
$120,000,000

TRACK IMPROVEMENTS to Hartford Line
Hartford Line improvements from Windsor to Springfield; includes double-tracking.
This improvement would allow for increased rail service from 17 round trips per day to
25 round trips per day.
$500,000,000

NEW STATIONS ON HARTFORD LINE
Construction of new stations and parking on the Hartford Line. Proposed locations
include North Haven, Hamden, Newington, West Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks,
and Enfield.
$250,000,000

Shore Line East / Eastern Connecticut

ELECTRIC FLEET MIDLIFE OVERHAUL
Critical systems replacement to maintain state of good repair of recently purchased M8
cars for use on Shore Line East (SLE).
$20,000,000

ELECTRIC FLEET REPLACEMENT
Future life-cycle replacement of recently purchased M8 cars for use on
Shore Line East (SLE).
$120,000,000

REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTICUT RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE
Replacement of the Amtrak moveable bridge in Old Saybrook. This project will allow
for increased load ratings, greater reliability, and higher speeds for both Shore Line East
(SLE) commuter rail and Amtrak inter-city regional rail service.
$220,000,000

EXISTING STATION AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements and upgrades to existing stations and parking to maintain state of
good repair.
$250,000,000

ELECTRIC FLEET EXPANSION
Purchase of additional M8 cars for future expansion of Shore Line East (SLE) service,
allowing for more one-seat rides to and from New Haven Line (NHL) and New York.
$40,000,000
SHORE LINE EAST (SLE) IMPROVEMENTS
New sidings in Waterford, new interlocking in Clinton, and new lay-over facility in New
London. These improvements will allow for greater flexibility and increased capacity of
SLE service and Amtrak inter-city regional rail service.
$250,000,000

CATENARY IMPROVEMENTS AND POWER UPGRADES
Enhance capacity of Shore Line East (SLE) service to New York by upgrading Amtrak’s
existing catenary system and power.
$100,000,000

NEW STATION IN NIANTIC
Construction of new station and parking on Shore Line East (SLE) in Niantic.
$30,000,000

EXTEND RAIL SERVICE TO RHODE ISLAND
Includes estimated capital costs to extend Shore Line East (SLE) rail service from New
London to Westerly, Rhode Island.
$200,000,000

FREIGHT RAIL IMPROVEMENTS IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
Includes estimated capital costs to improve the existing NECR and P&W rail freight
lines in Eastern Connecticut from New London north to Massachusetts, preserving
options for future passenger rail service. Improvements include tracks, bridges, sidings
and grade crossings.
$200,000,000
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Governor Cuomo Announces Final Design for Revitalized Hicksville Station

By Long Island News & PRs -- Published: February 24 2015

Hicksville, NY - February 23rd, 2015 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the final design for a new Long Island Rail Road station in Hicksville. The project is a $120 million investment meant to revitalize the region’s busiest transit hub and kick-start residential and commercial development in the hamlet's downtown. Renderings of the project can be viewed here.

“By renovating the Hicksville station, we’re moving ahead with much-needed upgrades at one of the LIRR’s busiest outlets and breathing new economic life into the community,” Governor Cuomo said. “This rehabilitation is designed to fundamentally improve riders’ experiences at Hicksville while also setting the stage for expanded service through the East Side Access project, and I am pleased to see it moving forward.”
http://www.longisland.com/news/02-24...e-station.html

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2 Generations of Metro North trains at Grand Central on the Lower Level...


2 Generations of New Haven line Trains
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Metro North M2 # 8701


Metro North M2 # 8701 at Grand Central Terminal Lower Level
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Metro North M2 # 8701 at Grand Central Terminal Lower Level
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Sell $3B in real estate to fund new Hudson River rail tunnel, top Dem tells Port Authority


By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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on March 17, 2015 at 1:45 PM, updated March 17, 2015 at 5:22 PM

NEWARK -- State senate president Steve Sweeney called on the Port Authority to sell at least $3 billion in real estate to help fund construction of a new Hudson River rail tunnel.

Sweeney, who made the public call at a Newark Penn Station press conference today, said he spoke to Port Authority chairman John Degnan about the idea.

"He recognized the need," Sweeney said. "We need to send a message to Amtrak and the federal government we're willing to work to come up with a funding component."
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...l#incart_river

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Bound Brook to renovate train station platform, waiting room, report says


By Dave Hutchinson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on March 13, 2015 at 11:15 AM, updated March 13, 2015 at 3:30 PM

BOUND BROOK — In January, nighttime one-seat rides to New York started on the Raritan Valley Line.

As a result, many municipalities with train stations are looking to use the one-seat ride as a catalyst for downtown redevelopment plans, including Bound Brook, which is looking to upgrade the eastbound platform of its train station, according to a report on mycentraljersey.

The project would also include reopening the historic 100-by-50-foot brick building as a waiting room -- train passengers currently must wait outside -- and the restoration of a staircase from South Main Street by the rotary.
http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf...l#incart_river

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Thats great news. Bound Brook needs an upgrade. What they did to Somerville was much need, and now its BB turn. Hopefully the next in line could be Plainfield. Its not a bad platform or station, but it could use some work.

Theres also a great Italian restaurant right next to the station. Could usually see it through that chain link fence.
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Plainfield designated NJ's newest transit village



The Plainfield train station as it looked in a 1906 postcard (File Photo)

By MaryAnn Spoto | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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on March 28, 2014 at 4:06 PM, updated March 28, 2014 at 6:17 PM

PLAINFIELD — Plainfield today became the state's newest transit village, giving officials access to planning expertise and grants for redevelopment projects around the train station

The designation by the state Department of Transportation and NJ Transit is the 28th in the state and the sixth in Union County.

Mayor Adrian Mapp welcomed the news.

“We believe that the Transit Village designation will greatly advance Plainfield’s continued revitalization,” Mapp said. “The transit village status, in conjunction with the one-seat ride to New York City, will help us promote the mixed-use development that has already begun in our downtown.”
http://www.nj.com/union/index.ssf/20...t_village.html

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Newark Penn Station to Celebrate 80th Anniversary on Monday

Friday, March 20, 2015


Newark Penn Station will turn 80 this Monday, and New Jersey Transit is planning a celebration. The station, which is located in Downtown Newark, serves PATH trains, New Jersey Transit trains, the Newark Light Rail, Amtrak trains, and local buses. It is the busiest train station in New Jersey, with an average of over 27,000 (Commuter Rail) weekday New Jersey Transit train riders. Newark Penn Station was designed by McKim, Mead and White, and was dedicated on March 23, 1935. Rail service began the following day.

A variety of activities will take place throughout the morning and afternoon. From 9:30am to 2:00pm, the New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center, of Phillipsburg, will present a historical bus display in front of the station on Raymond Plaza West. Buses from the 1950s will be on display. In addition, there will be musical performances by Brian Miguel at 10:00am, Rachel Menconi at 11:20am, and Susyn Timko at 12:00pm. Plus, the Newark Arts High School Jazz Ensemble will perform at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

35-minute long tours of Newark Penn Station will be offered at 11:00am at 12:00pm, starting at the information booth. Participants will learn about the history of the station and the Pennsylvania Railroad, tour the concourses, see architectural design features, and learn about future projects. A question and answer session will follow, and a speaking program is scheduled for 1:30pm.

Partners include the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Newark Museum, and the Ironbound Business Improvement District.
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Happy Birthday Newark Pennsylvania Station - 80 Years Old


I might have gotten some of the facts mixed up below..I should wrote things down :ohno:

Ridership : seems to vary depending on which Representative you ask :lol:
New Jersey Transit - 70,100 (Commuter Rail , Light Rail & Buses)
PATH - 37,500
Greyhound - 4500
Amtrak - 1500

Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

New Solari Board coming in May


Happy Birthday Newark Penn Station - 80 years old
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Waiting Hall , The Ceiling was restored in 2007...there is real gold in the strips that line the ceiling.


Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Zodiac Signs line Lights the in the Waiting Hall


Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Some Station Decorations


Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station Waiting Hall
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Newark Penn Station used to be a Freight station up intill the 1950s... So they have a decoration above the Main Entrance way


Newark Penn Station Building
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PRR is plaster all over the Station


Newark Penn Station Building
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Newark Penn Station Building
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Newark Penn Station Building
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Information Booth


Newark Penn Station Information Booth
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Main Concourse


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Station Art on the Eastern Side


New Artwork on the Eastern Side of Newark Penn
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New Artwork on the Eastern Side of Newark Penn
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Outside of the Station


Newark Penn Station Building
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Newark Penn Station Eagle Guarding the South Door
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Newark Penn Station Eagles
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Some older Buses outside the station


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Public Service Bus # M720 outside Newark Penn Station
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Public Service Bus # M720 outside Newark Penn Station
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Public Service Bus # L627 outside Newark Penn Station
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Public Service Bus # L627 outside Newark Penn Station
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Public Service Bus # L627 outside Newark Penn Station
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Happy Birthday Newark Pennsylvania Station - 80 Years Old


Eventually the platform areas will all look like this... The Concrete will be replaced along the lighting and Electronic signs...


Future Platform Plans for Newark Penn Station
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Track 4 & 5



Track 4 & 5 at Newark Penn Station
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Track 4 & 5 at Newark Penn Station by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

Northeast Corridor #3839 Appoarching Newark Penn Station


To Trenton

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Northeast Corridor #3839 Arriving at Newark Penn Station on Track 4 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

Northeast Corridor #3839 to Trenton at Newark Penn Station on Track 4 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

39 to Trenton at Newark Penn Station on Track 4 with ALP46 # 4608 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

North Jersey Coast #3239 arriving at Newark Penn Station on Track 4


To Long Branch


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New Castle fighting for a safer rail crossing

New Castle officials said concerns about the Roaring Brook Road crossing in Chappaqua and last month's horrific train-car crash in Valhalla are making them take action to make that crossing safer.

CHAPPAQUA – The safest way for cars to cross railroad tracks is via a bridge or a tunnel because cars and trains never intersect.

Although there are efforts at the federal level to provide communities with funding to build such costly infrastructure, one Westchester town isn't waiting to make its Metro-North grade crossing safer. New Castle officials said there are too many concerns about the Roaring Brook Road crossing in Chappaqua and last month's horrific train-car crash in nearby Valhalla — which took the lives of two town residents — has served as a painful call to action.

"Even if the bridge was approved tomorrow, it's not being built tomorrow," New Castle Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein said.
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/tran...afer/25191055/

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