He reasoned that although an ultimate direct connection to the terminal might be desirable, that would be many years and millions of dollars away. He did say consideration would be made for an ultimate rail connection with the yet to be constructed North Terminal, and voiced his desire for a rail link with Pease-pointing out the different character of each airport and how they could function together to provide both passenger and freight service to the region. Paul Chapman to work with Dillon on developing an Airport Station proposal. Carl Smith and Peter Griffin met with trans. This plan is being initiated at the behest of the cities of Salem and Lynn, including a possible Blue Line extension to Lynn.
Public hearings are to be held.
Planning for the double track has been initiated, but the status is uncertain. Mayor Bernie Streeter of Nashua is interested in a meeting soon to discuss Commuter rail coming to Nashua. Executive Office of Trans. FRA Administrator Jolene Molitoris reaffirming the designation request. HS designation would come under Title VII, Sec.