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Article: Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces $38.5 Million Investment in Rail Freight

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December 11, 2008
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Contact: Chuck Ardo of the Pennsylvania Office of the Governor, +1-717-783-1116, or Erin Waters of PennDOT, +1-717-783-8800

Investments to Benefit Nearly 50 Communities

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of $30 million as part of PennDOT's Rail Freight Capital Budget/Transportation Assistance program and a separate $8.5 million in Rail Freight Assistance grants.

"Pennsylvania's rail industry is a staple of our economy, supplying thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in revenue," Governor Rendell said. "These funds will be invested in safety and efficiency upgrades that will help ...

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