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Northeast Corridor would be completely upgraded
Clip: 7/16/2021 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
One goal of plan is to allow train speeds of up to 160 miles per hour in some stretches
Transportation advocates are applauding a new proposal to completely upgrade railroad infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor; it would make trains faster and more reliable, and commuting times shorter. But critics say the $117 billion price tag is unaffordable.
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Northeast Corridor would be completely upgraded
Clip: 7/16/2021 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Transportation advocates are applauding a new proposal to completely upgrade railroad infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor; it would make trains faster and more reliable, and commuting times shorter. But critics say the $117 billion price tag is unaffordable.
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