As SEPTA has all but completely abandoned the idea, Montgomery County is taking over. They have put aside $125,000 for a study to determine the feasibility of building a rail line between Norristown and Wyomissing (Reading) to ease congestion off rt 422. The proposed rail line will be a scaled back (and more logical) version of the original Schuylkill Valley Metro concept presented by SEPTA.
This study will also look at different ways to fund the service, including federal money and public-private partnerships. While dates have not been set, the project consultants will hold several public meetings, including one in Berks County.
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