Look at the source of the press release - same old re-hash.
The federal funds will help (and I emphasize the word help) repair the line, but they do not fully cover the cost. I have personally walked sections of the line south and west of Sulphur Junction, through Pecos, Brewster, and Presidio counties.
I have seen first-hand the conditions of the rail bed, trestles, track, and ties - it is comically deteriorated south-southwest of the Nopal Road crossing in Presidio County.
The "promise" of a train, carrying hazardous liquids on this route is laughable.
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