NE states team up for high-speed rail funds

NEWINGTON, Conn. (AP) - Transportation leaders of the six New England states say they're teaming up to boost the region's chances for federal stimulus grants for high-speed commuter rail and freight service. Top transportation officials from all six states met Thursday in Connecticut and will get together again in February in Portland, Maine. Joseph Marie, Connecticut's transportation commissioner, says the states want to coordinate strategies to achieve a common goal. And David Cole, Maine's transportation head, says a team approach read more

NECN | November 14, 2009

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