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Article: Pennsylvania Gov. Ridge Announces $7.7 Million in Rail Freight Improvements; Investment Means More Jobs in Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge today announced that $7.7 million in state grants will help finance 46 rail freight improvement projects expected to spur the creation of more than 3,400 new jobs.

"Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation -- the expanded rail freight providers in Pennsylvania -- are committed to making major investments in the state and upgrading service to their customers," Gov. Ridge said. "Their improvements should lead to increased demands on our short-line and regional railroads.

"These grants will be used for infrastructure improvements, ensuring railroads will play a key role in Pennsylvania's growing ... 







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