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« Update: An angry outburst from Celona | Today | Update: Waterfront takes to RIC campus / Photo » September 19, 2006DOT gets $3.5M to expand commuter rail in R.I.PROVIDENCE -- The state Department of Transportation will receive $3.5 million to buy five rail coaches as part of plans to expand commuter rail services in Rhode Island, federal officials announced today. The money will go to the South County Commuter Rail project, which will extend Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's services to communities south of Providence. Two new commuter rail stations -- one near T.F. Green Airport in Warwick and one in North Kingstown -- are being planned. Transportation officials said they expect the $225-million project to connect Boston and South County communities by mid-2009, when the station at T.F. Green is expected to open. -- Associated Press "This funding will improve the quality of life for many and provide an alternative to growing congestion in South County," U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said in a written statement. The money comes from a Federal Transit Administration program that assists transit projects in areas where congestion needs to be reduced and mobility improved. -- Associated Press Posted by Steve Peoples CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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