Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor

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This bill directs the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to apply for federal funding in 2025. The funding would be used to identify the rail corridor connecting Portland to Orono, including cities like Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville, and Bangor, as an intercity passenger rail corridor. If passed, this would allow the Authority to seek federal money to advance the development of passenger rail service in this region.

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