Metro’s silver line gets low-interest federal loan

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department has committed $1.28 billion toward the construction of Metro’s silver line in the form of a low-interest loan.

Officials announced Wednesday that the loan had been finalized. It will go toward construction of the second phase of northern Virginia’s silver line, which will bring Metro rail service to Dulles International Airport.

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