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CT HB06343

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Roberta Willis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Restore passenger rail service on the Housatonic railroad line connecting the region to New York City
  • Improve infrastructure conditions on the rail line to support continuing and existing freight service to the northwest region's five major industries and employers
  • Ensure the Connecticut transportation master plan includes the Housatonic rail line as an integral part of statewide transportation planning and investment
  • Coordinate Connecticut's rail investments with Massachusetts' plan to upgrade the Berkshire line from Pittsfield to the Connecticut border
  • Improve railroad infrastructure to prevent derailments and protect environmentally sensitive areas along the rail corridor

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Restoration Of The Housatonic Railroad Line.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/11

2/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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