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Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Statute & process of Chapter 161C-Section 7

Rail Transportation in Massachusetts

Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 161C, Section 7 states that all railroad property offered for sale must first be submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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Statute & Process of Chapter 161C-Section 7

Please use the following 161C §7 Statement of Procedures as the guide for compliance with the law.

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Open PDF file, 299.54 KB, 161C §7 Statement of Procedures (English, PDF 299.54 KB)

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Rail and Transit Division - MassDOT

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Contact MassDOT

Phone

Call Rail and Transit Division - MassDOT at 857-368-8966

Address

Meredith Slesinger - Rail & Transit Administrator

10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

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