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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, left, U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, center, and Burlington, Vt., Mayor Miro Weinberger walk outside the passenger rail station in Burlington, Vt., on Friday May 6, 2016. Officials announced a $10 million federal grant that will bring Amtrak passenger trains back to Vermont's largest city. Vermont officials have worked for years to upgrade the rails along the route, improve crossings, and add stations so passengers can start riding the route once again. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)
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