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SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — An updated feasibility study is complete regarding the viability of passenger rail between Wilmington and Raleigh. READ MORE: Passenger rail…

The legislation proposes a fee on rental car use to generate a matching $66 billion to unlock federal funding for Front Range and mountain rail.

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Colorado lawmakers gave initial approval on Wednesday to a bill that would provide a $57 million annual boost to the state’s efforts to develop a passenger rail system, paid for by a new fee on rental cars.

Colorado lawmakers gave initial approval on Wednesday to a bill that would provide a $57 million annual boost to the state’s efforts to develop a passenger rail system, paid for

Though a relatively small sum, the $57 million in fees could help the state secure billions in funding from the federal government.

A long-awaited report for restoring passenger rail service from the Lehigh Valley to New York, Philadelphia or Reading has identified the five most likely routes.

A long-awaited report for restoring passenger rail service from the Lehigh Valley to New York, Philadelphia or Reading has identified the five most likely routes.

“More concerning, however, was the fact that projected ridership levels would make the project ineligible or uncompetitive for the valuable federal dollars needed to make it happen.”

Contracting team is still awaiting a notice to proceed.