Matt Cartwright: “Amtrak itself estimates that if we get a rail line going…”

“I think it's just such a no brainer for Northeastern Pennsylvania for us to establish every kind of transportation connection to major commercial centers like greater metropolitan New York City. Amtrak itself estimates that if we get a rail line going through here, that will add $87 million per year every year in additional economic activity. I mean, that's economic development on an astronomical scale for what we're used to. And the money's already lining up.” (35:13–35:26)

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