Rail service revitalizes towns with stops, Maine expert says
By Jessica Holbrook, Staff Writer
9:04 PM Wednesday, July 14, 2010
A passenger rail line through the Northeast U.S. has revitalized towns and created jobs, but relies on state funding to keep rolling, a rail service expert told a Springfield audience Wednesday, July 14.
That summary was the message for Springfield city officials at a forum Wednesday held to drum up support for a passenger rail system in Ohio.
Patricia Quinn, director of the Downeaster rail service — a passenger rail line between Boston and Portland, Maine — said the train system has benefited her region.
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By Jessica Holbrook, Staff Writer
9:04 PM Wednesday, July 14, 2010
A passenger rail line through the Northeast U.S. has revitalized towns and created jobs, but relies on state funding to keep rolling, a rail service expert told a Springfield audience Wednesday, July 14.
That summary was the message for Springfield city officials at a forum Wednesday held to drum up support for a passenger rail system in Ohio.
Patricia Quinn, director of the Downeaster rail service — a passenger rail line between Boston and Portland, Maine — said the train system has benefited her region.
READ MORE AT:
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/rail-service-revitalizes-towns-with-stops-maine-expert-says-811918.html
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Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
