To the PA pol$ add the NY pol$ because the line would extend through Binghampton, up to Syracuse. To get to NYC from Syracuse a line would run through Scranton. But how to connect Wilkes Barre to the existing line? There must be intact rail but no one discusses it. Vasily, do you know of an existing line that runs from WB to the Scranton-Hoboken line? They must have been connected at one time. Who is WB's rep in Washington?
from here:
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworl...,6092665.story
Lawmakers ask Rendell to form train line agency
They are pushing for line from New York to Scranton.
February 26, 2009
WASHINGTON | - Four Pennsylvania lawmakers are asking Gov. Ed Rendell to form an agency to oversee a proposed train line between Scranton and New York City.
U.S. Reps. Paul Kanjor$ki, D-11th District, and Chri$ Carney, D-10th District, and Republican Sen. Arlen $pecter and Democratic Sen. Bob Ca$ey Jr. have written a letter requesting that the governor form a Tri-State Authority with New Jersey and New York.
The letter, released Wednesday, says there is ''a dire need'' for the service to help alleviate congestion on Interstate 80 between northeastern Pennsylvania and New York City.
The letter says the 100-mile system across New Jersey would also make the Poconos and Pennsylvania casinos more accessible.
The rail system is projected to run through Monroe County and the northeastern corner of Northampton County.
The lawmakers say the train proposal has languished the last 20 years, but they hope the Tri-State Authority changes that.
Rendell spokesman Chuck Ardo says the governor supports the project and will review the request.