The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is making the funding available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The Governor said Connecticut’s share would be applied to the Connecticut Valley corridor between New Haven and Springfield. The state Department of Transportation filed a “pre-application” today for two pieces of the overall project:
· Double-tracking the 62-mile line between New Haven and Springfield to enable high-speed service. Installing the new track is expected to cost more than $300 million.
· Planning and design work for overall improvements, such as new signals, electrification, rehabilitation or replacement of bridges, and new high-speed rail equipment.
Investments in the New Haven-Springfield high-speed line bring significant travel time benefits to the region and will also support plans for commuter service through the corridor at 30-minute intervals. A formal application will be filed in the fall, according to Connecticut DOT Commissioner Joseph F. Marie.
I know this is local, but this will be awesome!
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