Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker says it would cost at least $3 billion to upgrade infrastructure needed before trains on Metro-North railroad can go faster. Politicians and business leaders argue the investment would help the state's economy and ease traffic woes.
Conn. DOT: $3 billion in upgrades needed for Metro-North to go faster
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John Minchillo
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AP