Cost of Triangle's proposed commuter rail estimated at $3 billion

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Go Triangle's study on the proposed commuter rail shows it could cost roughly $3 billion. That number has gone up significantly due to inflation and other factors.
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On Tuesday afternoon, Go Triangle staff presented results of a two year study about a proposed line which would run from West Durham all the way to Garner or Clayton.

The presentation prompted a passionate discussion from Durham County Commissioners over the future of commuter rail – and the challenges this new transit faces.

Go Triangle's study on the proposed commuter rail shows it could cost roughly $3 billion. That number has gone up significantly due to inflation and other factors.

The new study shows the Triangle is projected to have a million more residents by 2050 than today.

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