Commuter rail gets support at House panel's hearing on 10-year transportation plan

CONCORD — In many past years under Republican control, the House Public Works and Highways Committee was often the place where commuter rail bills went to die.

The panel would recommend against spending money on the cause and the full House of Representatives would fall in line.

The topic seemed to get a much better reception Wednesday during a public hearing on the state’s 10-year transportation plan.

Gov. Chris Sununu’s about-face decision to support this project looked to improve the odds that it will win approval this year.

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