Vote opens way for federal financing of Amtrak's $24 billion renovation plan

NEWARK, N.J. (Reuters) - The board overseeing the $24 billion Gateway Program to rebuild portions of Amtrak rail lines through New York City voted on Thursday to enter the first phase of construction into a federal program, a critical step to accessing billions of dollars of financing.

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