Whether upstate New York is getting a dedicated passenger-only third track spanning the entire Empire corridor is under discussion.
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Members of Congress from upstate are very forthright about bringing high-speed rail to the region and frequently mention a third track as a selling point. However, the state Department of Transportation says there’s no blue print for a third track spanning the entire corridor at this point.
Amtrak trains, like this one outside of Rochester, could move a lot faster between Albany and Buffalo if the state makes upgrades to the Empire Corridor.
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Earlier this year, New York applied for a piece of $2.5 billion in federal stimulus money for high-speed rail. Winners of that second round of money are expected to be announced in October.
