Committee requests feasibility study for West Shore passenger rail
May 28, 2026
The committee passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to study West Shore Line passenger-rail restoration and explore feasibility options; the resolution calls on New York State rather than committing city funds.
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The committee passed a resolution requesting a feasibility study into restoring passenger rail service on the West Shore Line. The resolution asks the state legislature and relevant state agencies to evaluate the technical and financial feasibility of passenger service; speakers emphasized this is a study request and not a commitment of city capital funds.
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