Orange County asks New York to fund feasibility study for West Shore Line passenger rail

Feb 5, 2026

The Legislature unanimously adopted a resolution requesting state funding to study restoring passenger rail service on the CSX River Subdivision (West Shore Line), citing commuter demand, links to Stewart Airport, and congestion pricing impacts. Vote: 21–0.

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The Orange County Legislature voted unanimously on Feb. 5 to request that New York State fund and initiate a feasibility study to evaluate restoring passenger rail service on the CSX River Subdivision (West Shore Line).

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