A Federal Study Has Prioritized A Long-Distance Passenger Rail Route Through The Tri-Cities As The Top Implementation Priority. The Proposed Route Would Run From Houston To New York, Stopping In Johnson City Overnight. The Document Outlines Efforts To Bring Service To Bristol. The 1,800 Mile Route Would Serve Over Five Million People At An Estimated To Cost Of $5 Billion And Would Take 15 Years To Build. Local Officials And Congressman Morgan Griffith View This As A Significant Opportunity For Regional Development.
