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Maryland Lawmakers Announce $1.6M Grant To Make Rail Lines Safer For Pedestrians

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Maryland's federal lawmakers announced Wednesday a $1.6 million grant to make rail lines safer for pedestrians.

The Federal Transit Administration is giving $675,000 of the $1.6 million grant to mitigate risks on rail systems in Baltimore.

It'll upgrade technology to alert train operators when someone is on the tracks, among other safety features.

 

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