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Boston Surface Railroad Company
Current Status of BSRC
* Granted operational authority and common
carrier protected status by the US DOT
Surface Transportation Board
¢ Formed a public-private-partnership with
Nashua, Lowell, Worcester, Woonsocket
* Formed agreement with Genesee & Wyoming
to operate passenger rail from Worcester to
Providence
* Begun track renovations Worcester to
Providence line
* Testing safety mechanisms (Positive Train
Control) with Siemens
* Gaining signed letters of support from
Massachusetts legislators to open up
negotiations for passenger rights with Mass
DOT/MBTA for northern segments of system
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