Chattanooga seeks regional rail expansion connecting Atlanta and other Southeast cities

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Chattanooga is pursuing regional rail connections, including a potential partnership with Atlanta to create a new passenger rail corridor in the Southeast. The proposed "Sunbelt Atlantic Connector" would utilize existing infrastructure and some new construction, aiming to link Chattanooga with Atlanta, Nashville, and Memphis initially. This initiative is driven by projected increases in auto travel and commute times, with potential future expansions to other cities like Chicago and Louisville.


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