Congressman Seth Moulton is advocating for the transformation of Boston's rail system by creating a North-South Rail Link that would connect North and South stations. The project is estimated to cost $7.9 billion but could bring in $30 billion in benefits over the next two decades, significantly improving regional mobility. The link is seen as a crucial investment in Boston's infrastructure, with potential for massive economic returns.
The North-South Rail Link is a 2.9 mile rail tunnel that will combine all of Eastern MA into one rail system. Our HKS new study found massive benefits to the Rail Link: To start it would bring in around $30 billion in benefits -that's an ROI 3x the cost of the project itself! https://t.co/mrCDyGdvBN
The North-South Rail Link some lawmakers + transit advocates have long pushed for could generate ~$30 billion over the next two decades, per a new study Rep. Seth Moulton commissioned. https://t.co/D5kM7xYy2n via @politico
North-South Rail Link has potentially huge benefits for Greater Boston but only genuinely realizable if complemented by: 1) investment in track electrification (the easy part) 2) modernizing operations from a labor standpoint 3) land use changes near suburban stations https://t.co/g1lVApKSyw
Two options for Boston: 1—South Station Expansion: $4b cost, $7b in benefits/20 yrs. +6m transit trips/yr 2—N–S Rail Link: $7.9b cost, $30b in benefits. + 86m transit trips/yr One option would reinforce status quo commuter rail system. The other would transform regional mobility https://t.co/mpueDcfO6i
Boston Could Transform Its Disjointed Rail System With A Connection That Runs Through North & South Stations “We have to do big things again. We haven’t made a big investment in Boston’s infrastructure in 30 years.” - @RepMoulton https://t.co/8j6ybctEee https://t.co/nsW2x6d9Qd
Major works on the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop could be delayed or deferred amid concerns about the controversial project’s funding and state debt. > https://t.co/NX4eOX1x2o https://t.co/qGTfOpe48K
From @GlobeAbraham: Congressman Seth Moulton wants to transform Boston's disjointed rail system with a connection that runs through North and South stations https://t.co/TOuH8qQjQn