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Council debate over rail restoration intensifies as committee re-engages with SEPTA; nonprofits formed
Summary
The rail restoration committee reported renewed engagement with SEPTA and formation of nonprofit groups; council members raised concerns about ridership studies, costs and coordination with the West Chester Railroad (heritage operator).
Jason Levin, chair of the committee to reestablish rail service to West Chester, reported renewed discussions with SEPTA on lease terms and governance and said some committee members have formed 501(c)(3) organizations to support the effort.
"We have, we have a presentation on the business survey," Levin said, and he reported committee research into governance found an authority model would overlap with SEPTA and was a less viable option than a nonprofit 501(c)(3) approach for early-stage advocacy and fundraising.
Council members and others raised sharp questions about ridership projections, operating costs and whether the committee…
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