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<p>The Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority was awarded state funding for track maintenance and repairs as part of rail freight improvements projects announced Thursday by Gov. Tom Wolf.</p><p>The authority oversees the Luzerne County Rail Corp. They contracted with the Luzerne and Susquehanna Railway Co. to operate the short line railroad that serves businesses throughout the county.</p><p>A total of $311,500 will be used by the Authority to replace 1,500 ties, surface 5 miles of track and rehabilitate a culvert. The local project was among the 26 statewide approved for funding.</p><p>Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, more than any other state in the country, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.</p><p>&#8220;Investing in our extensive rail freight system increases mobility options and improves the efficiency of freight travel,&#8221; Wolf said in a news release. &#8220;These investments underscore our continued commitment to building a world-class infrastructure system that supports the business community and the creation of new jobs.&#8221;</p><style>
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Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority awarded state funds for rail freight improvements