b"SYDNEY - BOSTON - FUKUOKA 2018 - 2019Infrastructure Thecatalytic force behind the renewal of Beacon Yards is the proposed construction of West Station, forecast Railway by MassDOT for completion in 2040. This would enable West Station the site to be redeveloped as a classic transit-orientated development scheme with higher densities surrounding the station. West Station is expected to contributeto the continued growth of Boston if it becomes a stop on the planned north-east high-speed rail corridor. Once complete, this high-speed link would reduce the travel time between Boston and New York from the current four hours to ninety-four minutes. There are also proposalsfor a new freight line between South Boston's Conley Container Terminal and the intermodal depot in Worcester,that wouldpass through West Station.High speed railBoston to New YorkCity of Cambridge / MIT,Grand Junction Greenway Project,2006 to date 102Proposed heavy rail systemMaster of Urban Development & Design 2018-2019Boston 8pt.indd 9 26/11/2019 5:05:17 PM"