While I remain a serious supporter of passenger rail, and was particularly gratified that my home state of Maine received a High Speed Rail grant of $35 million to extend our Downeaster service north to Brunswick, Maine, I am not entirely convinced we are using our limited transportation resources in the most responsible manner.
Cantwell expresses support for rail but questions resource allocation for transportation projects.
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