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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement as Ford unveiled plans for Michigan Central Station in Detroit:

“Today is a great day for Michigan. Ford’s bold vision for Michigan Central Station means more than just more jobs, it will ensure that the heart of the auto industry stays right here in Michigan. It will help revitalize all of Michigan Avenue from Detroit to Ann Arbor, creating a mobility corridor that will be the center of transportation innovation and technology worldwide.  Michigan Avenue will connect the University of Michigan, the American Center for Mobility at Willow Run, Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, and the new Central Station development right in Corktown.  For far too many years, the train station stood vacant as a stark symbol of Southeast Michigan’s challenges, but today it will serve as a reminder that our best days are still ahead of us and will inspire all of us to improve our region for the better.  It is an example of how this region is dependent on each other and working together as one community can and will succeed. Bill Ford, Jim Hackett and the entire team at Ford deserve credit for their exciting vision for the site and their commitment to Michigan workers.”

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