“Expanding high-speed rail in Connecticut would go a long way in alleviating highway congestion and promoting faster travel within and through the state. In addition, high-speed rail along the Northeast Corridor would create new jobs, boost manufacturing, and bolster America’s competitiveness in our global economy”, says Esty.
According to the Congressional Record the House in Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 749) to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes.
There Rep. Elizabeth H. Esty spoke in favor of high speed rail project in Connecticut:
“Mr. Chairman, I rise today to voice my strong support for high-speed rail service along the Northeast Corridor with stops in Connecticut. High-speed rail service provides a fast, safe, and reliable transportation alternative for passengers.
Expanding high-speed rail in Connecticut would go a long way in alleviating highway congestion and promoting faster travel within and through the state. In addition, high-speed rail along the Northeast Corridor would create new jobs, boost manufacturing, and bolster America’s competitiveness in our global economy. Not including a stop for Connecticut in a study on high-speed rail along the Northeast Corridor is a serious mistake, and I stand firmly against any proposal that excludes Connecticut.”
Source: Congressional Record
See related video: Amtrak: High Speed Trains between RI & CT Border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PWONmKde5U