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flag Luzerne County is preparing to seek private offers for its rail line, after hiring a consultant to verify assets, with Reading & Northern interested in acquiring it.

flag Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority lacks a clear timeline for soliciting offers to buy or lease its rail line, despite hiring a consultant to verify property titles and document assets, a step required before a public request for proposals can be issued. flag The consultant, Strauss & Associates, is expected to finish in three to four weeks. flag While initially resistant, the authority now plans to consider private offers transparently. flag Reading & Northern Railroad’s CEO has expressed interest in acquiring the line for freight and passenger service. flag County Council is involved in litigation over a $3.28 million loan, seen by some as part of a push to privatize the track. flag The authority also reappointed leadership and added a member to a blighted property review committee to advance redevelopment efforts.

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