Mark Weiner of the Syracuse Post-Standard reports - “The Upstate New York congressional delegation today secured the first chunk of federal money needed to lay the groundwork for a high-speed rail line from Buffalo to Albany.

Five House members gained a subcommittee’s approval of nearly $4.6 million to improve tracks and grade crossing safety across Upstate — essential work for a high-speed passenger rail line. In Central New York, Rep. Dan Maffei, D-DeWitt, and Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, each secured $1 million to be used on track and safety improvements in their districts.”

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