June 2011: “The Duffields MARC train station project has been identified and includes relocation of the current station closer to Route 9. This project would allow for better regional access and support transit-oriented development.” It was identified as a significant project to pursue: “relocated Duffields train station to Jefferson Orchards development to improve regional access and promote transit-oriented development.” “MARC Train Relocation” and “Duffields Relocation” because the new station had not been named NORTHPORT yet.
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