New $28 Million Bridge Improves Commuter Access to Amtrak Tracks
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Updated Oct 9
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What happened
A new $28 million bridge was dedicated at Anderson Regional Transportation Station in Woburn and Wilmington. The bridge crosses the Lowell Commuter Rail and Amtrak railroad tracks. The project, which required decades of lobbying by city officials, is estimated to benefit 17,000 commuters.
From homenewshere.com
Why it matters
The completion of the infrastructure project improves commuter access and connectivity to Amtrak tracks. This enhanced connectivity could support local economic development in the regional corridor.
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Who's involved
- AmtrakThe railroad tracks that the new bridge crosses
- city councilOfficials who lobbied for and oversaw the infrastructure project
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The entities involved
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Amtrak
American intercity passenger rail operator
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city council
legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area
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