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Richmond/Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Categories: Environment,Headlines,Transportation,Virginia Issues

http://www.drpt.virginia.gov/projects/hamptonpassenger.aspx

This study evaluates potential routes and station locations for high speed passenger rail service between Richmond and Hampton Roads as an extension of the proposed Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor. The draft document provides an overview and comparison of the potential alternatives, with information on the cost, ridership, environmental impacts, and infrastructure improvements associated with each option. Under consideration are routes following the existing Amtrak I-64 corridor and a corridor along Route 460. From the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.