The prospect of the Pacific Northwest’s largest cities being connected by a train capable of traveling 250 mph or faster received a nudge from the region’s political leaders on Friday. During a press conference in Vancouver, B.C., Gov. Jay Inslee and the Premier of British Columbia John Horgan announced the provincial government would contribute $300,000 to a Washington state business case analysis for a high-speed rail line between Vancouver, B.C., Seattle and Portland, with potential stops along the way. Last week, the Washington Legislature set aside $1.2 million toward the study. “We have taken the first step.
Proposed High-speed Train Could Stop In Vancouver
Dameon Pesanti, The Columbian
Fri, 03/16/2018 - 7:44pm
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Topics: Washington Clark County Vancouver
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