City leaders say the investment will bring the Red Line’s design to 30% completion by the end of 2027, though construction is still years away.

The Red Line commuter line will run from uptown to Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson in the Lake Norman area.

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This week, Charlotte City Council members are putting another $1.5 million into the long-discussed 'red line' commuter train project.