- Amtrak's plans for the Northeast Corridor are reportedly threatening local land use and infrastructure in Charlestown, which is located in Connecticut.
- A study is underway regarding Amtrak's plans affecting Charlestown's rail corridor, which is situated between Providence and New Haven.
Study Weighs New Rail Alignments Affecting Providence Line
What happened
A study is currently weighing new rail alignments and upgrades on the line ending in Providence. Amtrak stated that no specific route has been chosen. Rhode Islanders can attend open houses in Wakefield and Groton to provide input on the plans.
Why it matters
The rail upgrades and alignments affect the Providence rail corridor. These plans are part of a larger study regarding Amtrak's Northeast Corridor plans, which reportedly threaten local land use and infrastructure in Charlestown, Connecticut.
A study is underway regarding Amtrak's plans affecting Charlestown's rail corridor, which is situated between Providence and New Haven. Amtrak's plans for the Northeast Corridor are reportedly threatening local land use and infrastructure in Charlestown, which is located in Connecticut.
Who's involved
- AmtrakAmerican intercity passenger rail operator whose plans are being studied
- ProvidenceLocation where the rail line upgrades are affecting infrastructure
- CharlestownTown whose local land use and infrastructure are reportedly threatened by the rail plans
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The entities involved
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Providence
capital city of Rhode Island, United States
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Amtrak
American intercity passenger rail operator