OLD LYME — Federal railroad officials who are considering the possibility of running Amtrak through town promise the route wouldn't run on elevated tracks — and might even be built as a tunnel.Facing opposition in southeastern Connecticut, the Federal Railroad Administration is assuring Old Lyme...
Rail Officials Look For Common Ground On Amtrak Bypass
DON STACOM, Hartford Courant
Thu, 07/28/2016 - 9:30am
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