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A commuter rail system is the Triangles best chance at escaping a future of traffic gridlock, but funding uncertainties and coordinating between local governments and other stakeholders mean challenges lie ahead.

A new SEPTA commuter rail line in King of Prussia is nearing the final design phase. The transit authority plans to begin construction on a 3.8-mile, five-stop extension of the Norristown High Speed Line in Montgomery County in early 2024. The $2.1 billion project would create 8,000 jobs and increase property values by $2.5 billion, SEPTA says. The route would include two stations near the King of Prussia Mall.

Infrastructure projects can help transform communities, providing jobs and fueling the local economy. Take, for example, the Moynihan Train Hall in Midtown, which connects Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transportation and the New York City Subway into an attractive, highly functional destination that’s brought new life to the neighborhood.