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Final payment closes Rock Island line purchase by RTA
Regional Transportation Authority Chairman Lewis W Hill presented Rock Island Trustee William Gibbons a 4 million check last Friday finalizing the authoritys purchase of Rock Island commuter services The total deal includes property track maintenance and equipment funded with federal and state grants totaling 35 million RTA ownership continues efficient service for 11000 daily riders while the 167 mile to Blue Island and 402 mile to Joliet lines run on schedule after extensive track and equipment rehabilitation The agreement covers property rights between 17th street and Joliet interlocking towers stations Burr Oak coach yard Burr Oak roundhouse the 47th street diesel repair facility and the 49th street coach shop plus 20 bi level commuter cars and 45 more under CIT Financial Services and additional purchases