New England seeks high-speed rail funds
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Published: November 16, 2009
NEWINGTON, Conn. (AP) — Transportation leaders of the six New England states say they're teaming up to boost the region's chances for federal stimulus grants for high-speed commuter rail and freight service.
Top transportation officials from all six states met Thursday in Connecticut and will get together again in February in Portland, Me.
All six states have applied for stimulus grants for regional high-speed rail service, but don't yet know if they'll get the money.
The states want to coordinate strategies to achieve a common goal. And David Cole, Maine's transportation head, says a team approach boosts everyone's chances at winning some of the federal money.
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