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Brett Weber joins us to discuss the effort to return passenger rail service to Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, connecting Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton to New York City. This initiative would revitalize a historic rail corridor while providing environmental benefits and economic opportunities for the region.

• All Aboard Lehigh Valley is working to reestablish passenger service along an existing freight rail corridor
• The route is part of Amtrak's "Connects US" plan and is considered one of the most valuable potential corridors in the country
• Passenger and freight trains can coexist through infrastructure improvements like additional tracks and longer sidings
• The project addresses environmental concerns by reducing car dependency and improving regional air quality
• Estimated cost of about $500 million represents a small portion of overall transportation spending
• Economic benefits include downtown revitalization and better connectivity to New York City
• The public can get involved through the Rail Passengers Association or by attending upcoming events
• A Lehigh Valley Rail Briefing is scheduled for March 20th at Lafayette College with key industry speakers

Join us at the Lehigh Valley Rail Briefing on Thursday, March 20th from 8am to 12pm at Williams Center for the Arts at Lafayette College. There's a networking breakfast from 7-8am, free parking, and free admission for students with valid ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit allaboardlehighvalley.org or search "Lehigh Valley Rail Briefing" on Eventbrite.

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