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Town Board asks state to study feasibility of West Shore passenger rail service
Summary
The Town of Newburgh unanimously approved a resolution requesting a state feasibility study into reinstating West Shore passenger rail service; Town Attorney Mark C. Taylor said the board seeks only a study into whether passenger service on the west side of the river is feasible.
The Town of Newburgh Town Board on April 13 unanimously approved a resolution asking the state to study the feasibility of reinstating West Shore passenger rail service.
Town Attorney Mark C. Taylor presented the resolution, noting the board previously discussed the idea at a March 23 workshop. Taylor said the board is requesting a study, not initiating a specific construction or operating plan: “Yes, unless it’s a separate rail line, but right now we’re just asking for a study about its feasibility.”
During public comment, resident Cindy Hooper asked whether the proposed service would run on the same side of the river and whether Metro-North or another operator would provide service. Taylor reiterated that the board’s action seeks only an evaluation of whether passenger service could be restored on the West Shore corridor and what form that service might take.
The resolution does not set design, funding, or operator commitments; it asks the relevant state agencies to evaluate feasibility and report back. No timeline for the study was specified in the board materials or at the meeting. The board approved the request by roll-call vote, 5–0.
Next steps: the board’s resolution asks state transportation authorities to assess feasibility; the meeting record does not specify an expected date for any study results.
