Massachusetts

Ridership:
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Over 78,000 daily riders or 82% of total Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) riders in 2019.
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Over 3,460,079 Amtrak local riders in 2019.
Economic Impact:
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In 2016, Amtrak generated over:
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2,660 jobs
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$151M in earnings for the Massachusetts economy
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$8.4M in tourist spending
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$714K in federal taxes, $335K in state taxes, and $206K in local taxes from tourist spending
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Massachusetts Rail Projects that Need
Federal Investments
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Boston South Station ($82,367,690)
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Bay Back Station ($20,000,000)
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Ruggles Street Station ($38,996,774)
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Southampton St. Yard Facility Improvements ($16,000,000)
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Attleboro Line Track 3 Extension: Transfer to Junction ($60,677,108)
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Attleboro Line Track 3 OCS Installation ($3,058,319)
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South Attleboro Station Accessibility Improvements ($48,661,718)
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CTrail Hartford Line Commuter Station Improvements ($246,500,000)
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C35 Projects (Estimated Funding Needed Through FY36)
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Boston South Station Expansion ($2,250,000,000)
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Massachusetts Third Track (Readville to Canton) ($140,000,000)
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