Tag: passenger_rail

Construction Begins on New Enfield Train Station, Restoring Passenger Rail After 40 Years

28 Oct 2026 10:46 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut officials broke ground on a $125.3 million Enfield station in Thompsonville, restoring Hartford Line passenger rail to the town for the first time since 1986, with completion expected in fall 2030.

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California Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Boost Statewide Transit

26 Jun 2026 1:04 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Newsom's executive order aims to accelerate California's transit and passenger rail networks, cutting red tape and modernizing systems. This initiative counters federal funding cuts and high gas prices, focusing on affordable, reliable, and cleaner transportation.

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