What are the land acquisition costs for the railroad right of way?
Acquisition and construction for Phase 1 of the BFRT in Lowell, Chelmsford and Westford have been fully funded by the state and federal government. The right of way for Phase 2 is owned by the state Executive Office of Transportation and will be leased or sold to the towns at no cost or token cost (e.g. $1). The right of way for Phase 3 is owned by CSX and the acquisition cost is unknown. More information will be known as negotiations begin with CSX.
