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Prepare the giant scissors and ready the extra-long ribbons -North America transit agencies are set to open 320 miles of new rail service by the end of 2023. Following well documented delays due to supply chain and pandemic related issues, this year appears to be the year projects get back on track - pun intended - as the industry prepares to experience a boom in new rail projects set for delivery during the next three years. By the end of 2023, there could be as many as 12 rail transit projects open if final testing and project reviews go according to plan. Here's a look at where ribbons could be cut and where riders could start to board this year. The year started off strong with the delivery of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) largest capital project: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service to Grand Central Madison. The project, also referred to as East Side Access, involved the construction of more than 40 miles of new tracks, rebuilt Harold Interlocking and opened Grand Central Madison as a new terminal to accommodate LIRR trains. |