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Originally Posted by Crawford
PA has long been the holdup on the NYC-Scranton route. But now PA finally has state legislators that support funding the route. So this route should happen.
NYC-Allentown makes even more sense. Allentown is much closer, has much higher commuter counts, and is a more populous, economically healthier area.
I really hope both routes get fully funded shortly.
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But if you're in Scranton, how else could you get a New York slice if there isn't a rail connection?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRgEeDR98X8
I agree with you, however-- Allentown is larger, closer to New York and northern Jersey, and its economy seems to be doing pretty well.