Feb 8, 2008
CSX Liability Plan Criticized By Lawmakers
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CSX Liability Plan Criticized By Lawmakers
Proposal is linked to sale of tracks to create a commuter rail system around Orlando.
By Joe Follick
Ledger Tallahassee Bureau
TALLAHASSEE A move that could leave taxpayers paying for accidents caused by CSX Transportation on a new passenger rail line drew strong criticism from the state's chief financial officer and lawmakers Wednesday.
But even critics said it was not likely to stop the state's $491 million plan to launch commuter rail service in Volusia, Orange and Osceola counties.