Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Announces Federal Grant to Study Potential Restart of Daily Passenger Rail Between Phoenix and Tucson
December 09, 2023
December 09, 2023
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 9 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2023:
Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced Arizona has received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to continue studying the potential of restarting Amtrak service between Phoenix and Tucson. The federal funding builds on $3.5 million state leaders committed for planning of passenger rail service.
"I am thrilled to deliver this critical fun . . .
Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced Arizona has received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to continue studying the potential of restarting Amtrak service between Phoenix and Tucson. The federal funding builds on $3.5 million state leaders committed for planning of passenger rail service.
"I am thrilled to deliver this critical fun . . .