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Committee hears briefing on Amtrak request for extra rolling stock; members support endorsement but not a state match
Summary
A witness briefed the Senate Transportation Committee that Amtrak is applying for federal funds to buy additional rolling stock beyond 1-for-1 replacement; the federal program cited is an 80/20 grant and the committee indicated it will support the grant without offering a state match at this time.
A witness the committee identified during colloquy as Dan briefed senators on Amtrak's application for additional rolling stock. He said a prior federal grant funded a 1‑for‑1 replacement of locomotives and coaches, and that Amtrak is now applying for additional equipment to hold in inventory and to…
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